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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.17, 729.13 and 351.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.17, 729.13 and 351.42 is: 485.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.17 : 729.13 = 351.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.17/729.13 = 351.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.17x = 729.13 × 351.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.17x = 256,233.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,233.50/528.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.14

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