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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.23, 728.94 and 307.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.23, 728.94 and 307.17 is: 423.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.23 : 728.94 = 307.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.23/728.94 = 307.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.23x = 728.94 × 307.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.23x = 223,908.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,908.50/528.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.89

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