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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.24, 729.20 and 388.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.24, 729.20 and 388.10 is: 535.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.24 : 729.20 = 388.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.24/729.20 = 388.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.24x = 729.20 × 388.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.24x = 283,002.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,002.52/528.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.75

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