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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.56, 729.10 and 331.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.56, 729.10 and 331.72 is: 457.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.56 : 729.10 = 331.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.56/729.10 = 331.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.56x = 729.10 × 331.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.56x = 241,857.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,857.05/528.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.58

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