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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.37, 728.92 and 331.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.37, 728.92 and 331.54 is: 457.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.37 : 728.92 = 331.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.37/728.92 = 331.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.37x = 728.92 × 331.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.37x = 241,666.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,666.14/528.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.38

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