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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.14, 728.98 and 307.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.14, 728.98 and 307.18 is: 423.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.14 : 728.98 = 307.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.14/728.98 = 307.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.14x = 728.98 × 307.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.14x = 223,925.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,925.85/528.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.99

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