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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.52, 729.35 and 295.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.52, 729.35 and 295.64 is: 407.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.52 : 729.35 = 295.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.52/729.35 = 295.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.52x = 729.35 × 295.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.52x = 215,625.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,625.03/528.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.98

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