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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.60, 729.48 and 295.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.60, 729.48 and 295.74 is: 408.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.60 : 729.48 = 295.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.60/729.48 = 295.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.60x = 729.48 × 295.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.60x = 215,736.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,736.42/528.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.13

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