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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.13, 728.81 and 307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.13, 728.81 and 307.20 is: 423.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.13 : 728.81 = 307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.13/728.81 = 307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.13x = 728.81 × 307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.13x = 223,888.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,888.90/528.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.93

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