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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.47, 729.32 and 295.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.47, 729.32 and 295.59 is: 407.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.47 : 729.32 = 295.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.47/729.32 = 295.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.47x = 729.32 × 295.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.47x = 215,582.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,582.62/528.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.94

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