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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.85, 729.80 and 295.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.85, 729.80 and 295.97 is: 408.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.85 : 729.80 = 295.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.85/729.80 = 295.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.85x = 729.80 × 295.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.85x = 216,001.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,001.47/528.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.44

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