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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.34, 728.71 and 404.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.34, 728.71 and 404.41 is: 557.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.34 : 728.71 = 404.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.34/728.71 = 404.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.34x = 728.71 × 404.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.34x = 294,694.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,694.78/528.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.78

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