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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.96, 729.60 and 321.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.96, 729.60 and 321.60 is: 443.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.96 : 729.60 = 321.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.96/729.60 = 321.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.96x = 729.60 × 321.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.96x = 234,639.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,639.36/528.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.59

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