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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.48, 729.34 and 295.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.48, 729.34 and 295.61 is: 407.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.48 : 729.34 = 295.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.48/729.34 = 295.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.48x = 729.34 × 295.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.48x = 215,595.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,595.81/528.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.95

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