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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.72, 729.60 and 301.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.72, 729.60 and 301.59 is: 416.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.72 : 729.60 = 301.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.72/729.60 = 301.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.72x = 729.60 × 301.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.72x = 220,040.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,040.06/528.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.18

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