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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.26, 728.88 and 295.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.26, 728.88 and 295.37 is: 407.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.26 : 728.88 = 295.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.26/728.88 = 295.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.26x = 728.88 × 295.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.26x = 215,289.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,289.29/528.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.54

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