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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.16, 727.74 and 380.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.16, 727.74 and 380.32 is: 524.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.16 : 727.74 = 380.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.16/727.74 = 380.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.16x = 727.74 × 380.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.16x = 276,774.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,774.08/528.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.03

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