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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.60, 729.60 and 329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.60, 729.60 and 329.52 is: 454.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.60 : 729.60 = 329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.60/729.60 = 329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.60x = 729.60 × 329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.60x = 240,417.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,417.79/528.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.82

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