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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528, 728.91 and 331.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528, 728.91 and 331.71 is: 457.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 728.91 = 331.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/728.91 = 331.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 728.91 × 331.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 241,786.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,786.74/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.93

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