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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.34, 728.97 and 295.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.34, 728.97 and 295.46 is: 407.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.34 : 728.97 = 295.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.34/728.97 = 295.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.34x = 728.97 × 295.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.34x = 215,381.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,381.48/528.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.66

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