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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.96, 729.38 and 371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.96, 729.38 and 371.76 is: 512.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.96 : 729.38 = 371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.96/729.38 = 371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.96x = 729.38 × 371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.96x = 271,154.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,154.31/528.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.62

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