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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.30, 740.70 and 528.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.30, 740.70 and 528.30 is: 740.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.30 : 740.70 = 528.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.30/740.70 = 528.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.30x = 740.70 × 528.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.30x = 391,311.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,311.81/528.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.70

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