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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528, 729.52 and 371.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528, 729.52 and 371.22 is: 512.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528 : 729.52 = 371.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528/729.52 = 371.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528x = 729.52 × 371.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528x = 270,812.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,812.41/528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.90

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