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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528, 729.28 and 353.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528, 729.28 and 353.04 is: 487.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 729.28 = 353.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/729.28 = 353.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 729.28 × 353.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 257,465.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,465.01/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.62

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