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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.37, 728.70 and 395.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.37, 728.70 and 395.90 is: 546.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.37 : 728.70 = 395.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.37/728.70 = 395.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.37x = 728.70 × 395.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.37x = 288,488.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,488.69/528.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.00

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