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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.12, 728.90 and 370.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.12, 728.90 and 370.78 is: 511.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.12 : 728.90 = 370.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.12/728.90 = 370.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.12x = 728.90 × 370.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.12x = 270,259.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,259.26/528.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.74

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