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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.31, 728.04 and 380.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.31, 728.04 and 380.67 is: 524.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.31 : 728.04 = 380.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.31/728.04 = 380.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.31x = 728.04 × 380.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.31x = 277,142.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,142.99/528.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.58

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