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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.56, 729.48 and 321.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.56, 729.48 and 321.44 is: 443.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.56 : 729.48 = 321.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.56/729.48 = 321.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.56x = 729.48 × 321.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.56x = 234,484.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,484.05/528.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.63

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