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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.36, 728.16 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.36, 728.16 and 351 is: 483.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.36 : 728.16 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.36/728.16 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.36x = 728.16 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.36x = 255,584.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,584.16/528.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.73

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