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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.03, 727.92 and 370.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.03, 727.92 and 370.17 is: 510.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.03 : 727.92 = 370.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.03/727.92 = 370.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.03x = 727.92 × 370.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.03x = 269,454.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,454.15/528.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.30

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