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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.20, 728.88 and 307.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.20, 728.88 and 307.22 is: 423.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.20 : 728.88 = 307.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.20/728.88 = 307.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.20x = 728.88 × 307.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.20x = 223,926.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,926.51/528.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.94

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