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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.96, 730.22 and 352.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.96, 730.22 and 352.24 is: 486.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.96 : 730.22 = 352.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.96/730.22 = 352.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.96x = 730.22 × 352.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.96x = 257,209.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,209.11/528.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.25

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