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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.66, 730.08 and 397.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.66, 730.08 and 397.44 is: 548.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.66 : 730.08 = 397.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.66/730.08 = 397.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.66x = 730.08 × 397.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.66x = 290,163.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,163.00/528.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.87

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