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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.53, 729.14 and 395.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.53, 729.14 and 395.96 is: 546.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.53 : 729.14 = 395.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.53/729.14 = 395.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.53x = 729.14 × 395.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.53x = 288,704.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,704.65/528.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.25

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