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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.08, 729.06 and 397.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.08, 729.06 and 397.66 is: 549.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.08 : 729.06 = 397.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.08/729.06 = 397.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.08x = 729.06 × 397.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.08x = 289,918.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,918.00/528.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.00

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