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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.64, 729.77 and 351.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.64, 729.77 and 351.89 is: 485.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.64 : 729.77 = 351.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.64/729.77 = 351.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.64x = 729.77 × 351.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.64x = 256,798.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,798.77/528.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.78

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