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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.88, 729.56 and 351.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.88, 729.56 and 351.64 is: 485.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.88 : 729.56 = 351.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.88/729.56 = 351.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.88x = 729.56 × 351.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.88x = 256,542.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,542.48/528.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.07

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