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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.08, 728.70 and 306.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.08, 728.70 and 306.88 is: 423.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.08 : 728.70 = 306.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.08/728.70 = 306.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.08x = 728.70 × 306.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.08x = 223,623.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,623.46/528.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.47

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