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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.09, 728.78 and 307.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.09, 728.78 and 307.08 is: 423.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.09 : 728.78 = 307.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.09/728.78 = 307.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.09x = 728.78 × 307.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.09x = 223,792.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,792.23/528.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.78

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