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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.20, 729.17 and 351.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.20, 729.17 and 351.46 is: 485.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.20 : 729.17 = 351.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.20/729.17 = 351.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.20x = 729.17 × 351.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.20x = 256,271.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,271.12/528.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.18

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