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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.75, 729.92 and 321.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.75, 729.92 and 321.87 is: 444.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.75 : 729.92 = 321.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.75/729.92 = 321.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.75x = 729.92 × 321.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.75x = 234,937.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,937.74/528.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.33

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