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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.88, 729.51 and 381.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.88, 729.51 and 381.73 is: 526.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.88 : 729.51 = 381.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.88/729.51 = 381.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.88x = 729.51 × 381.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.88x = 278,475.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,475.85/528.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.54

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