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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.80, 728.58 and 353.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.80, 728.58 and 353.84 is: 487.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.80 : 728.58 = 353.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.80/728.58 = 353.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.80x = 728.58 × 353.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.80x = 257,800.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,800.75/528.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.52

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