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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.84, 730.02 and 371.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.84, 730.02 and 371.72 is: 513.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.84 : 730.02 = 371.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.84/730.02 = 371.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.84x = 730.02 × 371.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.84x = 271,363.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,363.03/528.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.13

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