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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.30, 728.75 and 388.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.30, 728.75 and 388.79 is: 536.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.30 : 728.75 = 388.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.30/728.75 = 388.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.30x = 728.75 × 388.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.30x = 283,325.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,325.12/528.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.30

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