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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.09, 728.72 and 307

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.09, 728.72 and 307 is: 423.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.09 : 728.72 = 307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.09/728.72 = 307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.09x = 728.72 × 307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.09x = 223,717.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,717.04/528.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.63

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