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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.21, 728.97 and 307.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.21, 728.97 and 307.23 is: 424.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.21 : 728.97 = 307.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.21/728.97 = 307.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.21x = 728.97 × 307.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.21x = 223,961.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,961.45/528.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.00

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