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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.48, 728.96 and 331.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.48, 728.96 and 331.82 is: 457.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.48 : 728.96 = 331.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.48/728.96 = 331.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.48x = 728.96 × 331.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.48x = 241,883.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,883.51/528.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.70

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