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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.30, 729.05 and 295.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.30, 729.05 and 295.43 is: 407.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.30 : 729.05 = 295.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.30/729.05 = 295.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.30x = 729.05 × 295.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.30x = 215,378.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,378.12/528.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.68

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