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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.40, 729 and 329.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.40, 729 and 329.14 is: 454.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.40 : 729 = 329.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.40/729 = 329.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.40x = 729 × 329.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.40x = 239,943.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,943.97/528.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.09

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