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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.25, 729 and 295.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.25, 729 and 295.39 is: 407.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.25 : 729 = 295.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.25/729 = 295.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.25x = 729 × 295.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.25x = 215,339.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,339.31/528.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.65

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