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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.15, 728.73 and 307.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.15, 728.73 and 307.12 is: 423.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.15 : 728.73 = 307.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.15/728.73 = 307.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.15x = 728.73 × 307.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.15x = 223,807.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,807.10/528.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.75

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