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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.08, 728.82 and 381.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.08, 728.82 and 381.20 is: 526.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.08 : 728.82 = 381.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.08/728.82 = 381.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.08x = 728.82 × 381.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.08x = 277,826.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,826.18/528.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.11

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