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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.12, 728.04 and 403.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.12, 728.04 and 403.50 is: 556.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.12 : 728.04 = 403.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.12/728.04 = 403.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.12x = 728.04 × 403.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.12x = 293,764.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,764.14/528.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.25

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