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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.29, 729.06 and 295.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.29, 729.06 and 295.46 is: 407.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.29 : 729.06 = 295.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.29/729.06 = 295.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.29x = 729.06 × 295.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.29x = 215,408.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,408.07/528.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.75

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