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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.48, 729.54 and 501.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.48, 729.54 and 501.21 is: 691.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.48 : 729.54 = 501.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.48/729.54 = 501.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.48x = 729.54 × 501.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.48x = 365,652.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,652.74/528.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.90

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