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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.32, 729.10 and 295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.32, 729.10 and 295.44 is: 407.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.32 : 729.10 = 295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.32/729.10 = 295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.32x = 729.10 × 295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.32x = 215,403.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,403.83/528.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.72

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