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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.21, 728.88 and 295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.21, 728.88 and 295.32 is: 407.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.21 : 728.88 = 295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.21/728.88 = 295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.21x = 728.88 × 295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.21x = 215,252.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,252.84/528.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.51

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