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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.66, 729 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.66, 729 and 354.24 is: 488.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.66 : 729 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.66/729 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.66x = 729 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.66x = 258,240.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,240.96/528.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.48

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