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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.09, 728.76 and 295.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.09, 728.76 and 295.21 is: 407.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.09 : 728.76 = 295.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.09/728.76 = 295.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.09x = 728.76 × 295.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.09x = 215,137.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,137.24/528.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.39

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