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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.40, 728.19 and 380.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.40, 728.19 and 380.78 is: 524.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.40 : 728.19 = 380.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.40/728.19 = 380.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.40x = 728.19 × 380.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.40x = 277,280.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,280.19/528.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.75

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