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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.33, 728.37 and 395.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.33, 728.37 and 395.74 is: 545.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.33 : 728.37 = 395.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.33/728.37 = 395.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.33x = 728.37 × 395.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.33x = 288,245.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,245.14/528.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.58

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