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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.96, 730.08 and 354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.96, 730.08 and 354.12 is: 488.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.96 : 730.08 = 354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.96/730.08 = 354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.96x = 730.08 × 354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.96x = 258,535.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,535.93/528.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.76

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