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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.09, 728.69 and 331.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.09, 728.69 and 331.53 is: 457.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.09 : 728.69 = 331.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.09/728.69 = 331.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.09x = 728.69 × 331.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.09x = 241,580.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,580.94/528.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.46

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