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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.32, 729.61 and 435.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.32, 729.61 and 435.38 is: 601.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.32 : 729.61 = 435.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.32/729.61 = 435.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.32x = 729.61 × 435.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.32x = 317,652.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,652.87/528.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.25

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