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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.21, 728.01 and 403.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.21, 728.01 and 403.65 is: 556.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.21 : 728.01 = 403.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.21/728.01 = 403.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.21x = 728.01 × 403.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.21x = 293,861.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,861.24/528.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.33

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