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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.07, 728.68 and 291.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.07, 728.68 and 291.99 is: 402.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.07 : 728.68 = 291.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.07/728.68 = 291.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.07x = 728.68 × 291.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.07x = 212,766.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,766.54/528.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.91

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