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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.99, 730.31 and 352.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.99, 730.31 and 352.20 is: 486.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.99 : 730.31 = 352.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.99/730.31 = 352.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.99x = 730.31 × 352.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.99x = 257,215.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,215.18/528.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.24

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