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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.24, 728.60 and 328.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.24, 728.60 and 328.90 is: 453.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.24 : 728.60 = 328.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.24/728.60 = 328.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.24x = 728.60 × 328.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.24x = 239,636.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,636.49/528.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.65

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