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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.71, 729.60 and 295.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.71, 729.60 and 295.82 is: 408.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.71 : 729.60 = 295.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.71/729.60 = 295.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.71x = 729.60 × 295.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.71x = 215,830.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,830.27/528.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.22

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