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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.06, 728.73 and 307.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.06, 728.73 and 307.05 is: 423.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.06 : 728.73 = 307.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.06/728.73 = 307.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.06x = 728.73 × 307.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.06x = 223,756.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,756.55/528.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.73

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