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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.41, 728.66 and 331.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.41, 728.66 and 331.92 is: 457.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.41 : 728.66 = 331.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.41/728.66 = 331.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.41x = 728.66 × 331.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.41x = 241,857.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,857.66/528.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.71

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