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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.83, 729.78 and 295.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.83, 729.78 and 295.95 is: 408.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.83 : 729.78 = 295.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.83/729.78 = 295.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.83x = 729.78 × 295.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.83x = 215,978.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,978.39/528.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.41

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