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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.58, 729.43 and 295.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.58, 729.43 and 295.70 is: 408.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.58 : 729.43 = 295.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.58/729.43 = 295.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.58x = 729.43 × 295.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.58x = 215,692.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,692.45/528.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.06

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