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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.45, 729.50 and 348.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.45, 729.50 and 348.99 is: 481.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.45 : 729.50 = 348.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.45/729.50 = 348.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.45x = 729.50 × 348.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.45x = 254,586.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,586.46/528.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.76

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