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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.16, 728.72 and 329.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.16, 728.72 and 329.12 is: 454.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.16 : 728.72 = 329.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.16/728.72 = 329.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.16x = 728.72 × 329.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.16x = 239,836.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,836.33/528.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.10

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