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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.21, 728.90 and 307.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.21, 728.90 and 307.13 is: 423.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.21 : 728.90 = 307.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.21/728.90 = 307.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.21x = 728.90 × 307.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.21x = 223,861.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,861.88/528.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.81

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