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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.75, 729.69 and 295.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.75, 729.69 and 295.89 is: 408.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.75 : 729.69 = 295.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.75/729.69 = 295.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.75x = 729.69 × 295.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.75x = 215,907.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,907.97/528.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.34

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