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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.72, 729.63 and 295.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.72, 729.63 and 295.86 is: 408.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.72 : 729.63 = 295.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.72/729.63 = 295.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.72x = 729.63 × 295.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.72x = 215,868.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,868.33/528.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.28

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