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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.22, 729 and 307.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.22, 729 and 307.27 is: 424.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.22 : 729 = 307.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.22/729 = 307.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.22x = 729 × 307.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.22x = 223,999.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,999.83/528.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.07

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