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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.14, 728.76 and 307.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.14, 728.76 and 307.05 is: 423.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.14 : 728.76 = 307.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.14/728.76 = 307.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.14x = 728.76 × 307.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.14x = 223,766.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,766.91/528.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.69

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