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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.36, 728.91 and 353.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.36, 728.91 and 353.76 is: 488.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.36 : 728.91 = 353.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.36/728.91 = 353.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.36x = 728.91 × 353.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.36x = 257,858.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,858.73/528.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.04

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