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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.08, 728.79 and 295.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.08, 728.79 and 295.21 is: 407.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.08 : 728.79 = 295.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.08/728.79 = 295.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.08x = 728.79 × 295.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.08x = 215,146.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,146.10/528.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.41

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