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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.52, 729.46 and 397.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.52, 729.46 and 397.32 is: 548.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.52 : 729.46 = 397.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.52/729.46 = 397.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.52x = 729.46 × 397.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.52x = 289,829.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,829.05/528.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.38

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