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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.20, 729.16 and 388.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.20, 729.16 and 388.34 is: 536.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.20 : 729.16 = 388.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.20/729.16 = 388.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.20x = 729.16 × 388.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.20x = 283,161.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,161.99/528.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.09

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