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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.53, 729.66 and 351.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.53, 729.66 and 351.73 is: 485.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.53 : 729.66 = 351.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.53/729.66 = 351.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.53x = 729.66 × 351.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.53x = 256,639.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,639.46/528.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.58

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