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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.21, 728.91 and 295.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.21, 728.91 and 295.38 is: 407.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.21 : 728.91 = 295.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.21/728.91 = 295.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.21x = 728.91 × 295.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.21x = 215,305.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,305.44/528.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.61

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