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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.41, 729.18 and 353.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.41, 729.18 and 353.63 is: 487.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.41 : 729.18 = 353.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.41/729.18 = 353.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.41x = 729.18 × 353.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.41x = 257,856.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,856.28/528.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.99

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