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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.27, 728.79 and 331.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.27, 728.79 and 331.44 is: 457.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.27 : 728.79 = 331.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.27/728.79 = 331.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.27x = 728.79 × 331.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.27x = 241,550.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,550.16/528.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.25

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