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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.51, 728.93 and 403.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.51, 728.93 and 403.86 is: 557.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.51 : 728.93 = 403.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.51/728.93 = 403.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.51x = 728.93 × 403.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.51x = 294,381.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,381.02/528.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.01

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