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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.53, 729 and 371.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.53, 729 and 371.49 is: 512.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.53 : 729 = 371.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.53/729 = 371.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.53x = 729 × 371.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.53x = 270,813.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,813.48/528.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.39

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