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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.17, 728.88 and 295.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.17, 728.88 and 295.30 is: 407.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.17 : 728.88 = 295.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.17/728.88 = 295.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.17x = 728.88 × 295.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.17x = 215,235.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,235.70/528.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.51

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