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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.16, 728.40 and 380.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.16, 728.40 and 380.56 is: 524.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.16 : 728.40 = 380.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.16/728.40 = 380.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.16x = 728.40 × 380.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.16x = 277,199.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,199.90/528.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.84

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