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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.12, 728.58 and 373.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.12, 728.58 and 373.08 is: 514.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.12 : 728.58 = 373.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.12/728.58 = 373.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.12x = 728.58 × 373.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.12x = 271,818.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,818.63/528.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.69

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