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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.33, 729.32 and 348.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.33, 729.32 and 348.87 is: 481.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.33 : 729.32 = 348.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.33/729.32 = 348.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.33x = 729.32 × 348.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.33x = 254,435.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,435.09/528.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.59

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