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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.78, 729.69 and 295.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.78, 729.69 and 295.92 is: 408.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.78 : 729.69 = 295.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.78/729.69 = 295.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.78x = 729.69 × 295.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.78x = 215,929.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,929.86/528.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.35

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