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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.37, 728.37 and 370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.37, 728.37 and 370.52 is: 510.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.37 : 728.37 = 370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.37/728.37 = 370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.37x = 728.37 × 370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.37x = 269,878.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,878.86/528.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.78

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