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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.51, 729.60 and 351.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.51, 729.60 and 351.77 is: 485.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.51 : 729.60 = 351.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.51/729.60 = 351.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.51x = 729.60 × 351.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.51x = 256,650.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,650.45/528.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.61

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