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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.79, 729.73 and 295.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.79, 729.73 and 295.92 is: 408.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.79 : 729.73 = 295.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.79/729.73 = 295.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.79x = 729.73 × 295.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.79x = 215,941.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,941.70/528.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.37

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