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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.10, 728.74 and 307.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.10, 728.74 and 307.02 is: 423.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.10 : 728.74 = 307.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.10/728.74 = 307.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.10x = 728.74 × 307.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.10x = 223,737.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,737.75/528.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.67

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