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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.24, 728.88 and 341.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.24, 728.88 and 341.68 is: 471.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.24 : 728.88 = 341.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.24/728.88 = 341.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.24x = 728.88 × 341.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.24x = 249,043.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,043.72/528.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.46

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