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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.30, 729.01 and 295.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.30, 729.01 and 295.38 is: 407.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.30 : 729.01 = 295.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.30/729.01 = 295.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.30x = 729.01 × 295.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.30x = 215,334.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,334.97/528.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.60

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