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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.93, 730.13 and 354.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.93, 730.13 and 354.21 is: 488.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.93 : 730.13 = 354.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.93/730.13 = 354.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.93x = 730.13 × 354.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.93x = 258,619.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,619.35/528.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.95

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