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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.82, 729.79 and 295.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.82, 729.79 and 295.94 is: 408.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.82 : 729.79 = 295.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.82/729.79 = 295.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.82x = 729.79 × 295.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.82x = 215,972.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,972.57/528.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.41

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