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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.48, 729.30 and 295.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.48, 729.30 and 295.58 is: 407.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.48 : 729.30 = 295.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.48/729.30 = 295.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.48x = 729.30 × 295.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.48x = 215,566.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,566.49/528.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.90

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