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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.60, 729.36 and 295.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.60, 729.36 and 295.68 is: 407.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.60 : 729.36 = 295.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.60/729.36 = 295.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.60x = 729.36 × 295.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.60x = 215,657.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,657.16/528.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.98

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