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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.12, 728.68 and 304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.12, 728.68 and 304.08 is: 419.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.12 : 728.68 = 304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.12/728.68 = 304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.12x = 728.68 × 304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.12x = 221,577.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,577.01/528.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.56

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