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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.36, 728.89 and 351.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.36, 728.89 and 351.41 is: 484.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.36 : 728.89 = 351.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.36/728.89 = 351.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.36x = 728.89 × 351.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.36x = 256,136.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,136.87/528.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.78

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