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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.11, 728.78 and 370.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.11, 728.78 and 370.97 is: 511.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.11 : 728.78 = 370.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.11/728.78 = 370.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.11x = 728.78 × 370.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.11x = 270,353.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,353.66/528.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.93

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