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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.42, 729.18 and 295.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.42, 729.18 and 295.50 is: 407.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.42 : 729.18 = 295.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.42/729.18 = 295.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.42x = 729.18 × 295.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.42x = 215,472.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,472.69/528.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.77

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