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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.82, 730.02 and 354.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.82, 730.02 and 354.28 is: 489.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.82 : 730.02 = 354.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.82/730.02 = 354.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.82x = 730.02 × 354.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.82x = 258,631.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,631.49/528.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.07

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