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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.33, 729.07 and 295.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.33, 729.07 and 295.45 is: 407.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.33 : 729.07 = 295.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.33/729.07 = 295.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.33x = 729.07 × 295.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.33x = 215,403.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,403.73/528.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.71

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