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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.72, 729.57 and 371.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.72, 729.57 and 371.17 is: 512.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.72 : 729.57 = 371.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.72/729.57 = 371.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.72x = 729.57 × 371.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.72x = 270,794.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,794.50/528.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.17

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