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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.26, 729 and 307.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.26, 729 and 307.22 is: 423.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.26 : 729 = 307.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.26/729 = 307.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.26x = 729 × 307.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.26x = 223,963.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,963.38/528.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.96

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