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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.48, 730.26 and 403.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.48, 730.26 and 403.98 is: 558.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.48 : 730.26 = 403.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.48/730.26 = 403.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.48x = 730.26 × 403.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.48x = 295,010.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,010.43/528.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.22

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