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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.72, 729.65 and 295.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.72, 729.65 and 295.85 is: 408.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.72 : 729.65 = 295.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.72/729.65 = 295.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.72x = 729.65 × 295.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.72x = 215,866.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,866.95/528.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.28

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