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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.14, 728.86 and 295.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.14, 728.86 and 295.26 is: 407.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.14 : 728.86 = 295.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.14/728.86 = 295.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.14x = 728.86 × 295.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.14x = 215,203.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,203.20/528.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.47

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