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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.61, 729.24 and 395.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.61, 729.24 and 395.61 is: 545.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.61 : 729.24 = 395.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.61/729.24 = 395.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.61x = 729.24 × 395.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.61x = 288,494.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,494.64/528.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.76

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