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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.54, 729.38 and 295.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.54, 729.38 and 295.67 is: 408.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.54 : 729.38 = 295.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.54/729.38 = 295.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.54x = 729.38 × 295.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.54x = 215,652.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,652.88/528.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.02

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