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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.24, 729 and 304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.24, 729 and 304.20 is: 419.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.24 : 729 = 304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.24/729 = 304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.24x = 729 × 304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.24x = 221,761.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,761.80/528.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.81

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