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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.26, 728.67 and 331.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.26, 728.67 and 331.43 is: 457.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.26 : 728.67 = 331.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.26/728.67 = 331.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.26x = 728.67 × 331.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.26x = 241,499.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,499.45/528.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.16

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