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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.17, 728.73 and 307.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.17, 728.73 and 307.04 is: 423.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.17 : 728.73 = 307.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.17/728.73 = 307.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.17x = 728.73 × 307.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.17x = 223,745.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,745.62/528.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.63

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