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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.12, 728.76 and 307.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.12, 728.76 and 307.08 is: 423.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.12 : 728.76 = 307.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.12/728.76 = 307.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.12x = 728.76 × 307.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.12x = 223,787.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,787.62/528.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.74

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