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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.09, 728.60 and 321.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.09, 728.60 and 321.09 is: 443.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.09 : 728.60 = 321.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.09/728.60 = 321.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.09x = 728.60 × 321.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.09x = 233,944.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,944.57/528.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.00

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