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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.50, 729.34 and 295.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.50, 729.34 and 295.62 is: 407.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.50 : 729.34 = 295.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.50/729.34 = 295.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.50x = 729.34 × 295.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.50x = 215,607.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,607.49/528.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.96

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