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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.39, 728.81 and 329.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.39, 728.81 and 329.06 is: 453.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.39 : 728.81 = 329.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.39/728.81 = 329.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.39x = 728.81 × 329.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.39x = 239,822.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,822.22/528.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.87

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