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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.68, 730.19 and 404.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.68, 730.19 and 404.07 is: 558.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.68 : 730.19 = 404.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.68/730.19 = 404.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.68x = 730.19 × 404.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.68x = 295,047.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,047.87/528.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.08

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