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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.27, 728.89 and 332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.27, 728.89 and 332.04 is: 458.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.27 : 728.89 = 332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.27/728.89 = 332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.27x = 728.89 × 332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.27x = 242,020.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,020.64/528.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.14

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