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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.24, 728.82 and 440.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.24, 728.82 and 440.76 is: 608.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.24 : 728.82 = 440.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.24/728.82 = 440.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.24x = 728.82 × 440.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.24x = 321,234.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,234.70/528.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.12

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