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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.26, 729.29 and 351.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.26, 729.29 and 351.46 is: 485.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.26 : 729.29 = 351.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.26/729.29 = 351.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.26x = 729.29 × 351.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.26x = 256,311.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,311.97/528.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.21

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