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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.18, 728.93 and 307.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.18, 728.93 and 307.19 is: 423.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.18 : 728.93 = 307.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.18/728.93 = 307.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.18x = 728.93 × 307.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.18x = 223,914.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,914.83/528.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.94

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