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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.15, 729.10 and 307.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.15, 729.10 and 307.02 is: 423.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.15 : 729.10 = 307.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.15/729.10 = 307.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.15x = 729.10 × 307.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.15x = 223,851.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,851.40/528.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.84

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