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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.16, 729.82 and 502.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.16, 729.82 and 502.88 is: 694.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.16 : 729.82 = 502.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.16/729.82 = 502.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.16x = 729.82 × 502.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.16x = 367,011.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,011.88/528.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.89

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