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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.32, 729.17 and 295.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.32, 729.17 and 295.45 is: 407.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.32 : 729.17 = 295.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.32/729.17 = 295.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.32x = 729.17 × 295.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.32x = 215,431.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,431.08/528.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.76

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