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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.16, 728.86 and 295.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.16, 728.86 and 295.28 is: 407.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.16 : 728.86 = 295.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.16/728.86 = 295.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.16x = 728.86 × 295.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.16x = 215,218.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,218.86/528.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.49

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