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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.57, 729.42 and 295.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.57, 729.42 and 295.70 is: 408.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.57 : 729.42 = 295.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.57/729.42 = 295.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.57x = 729.42 × 295.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.57x = 215,685.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,685.85/528.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.06

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