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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.15, 728.94 and 307.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.15, 728.94 and 307.16 is: 423.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.15 : 728.94 = 307.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.15/728.94 = 307.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.15x = 728.94 × 307.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.15x = 223,897.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,897.57/528.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.93

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