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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.29, 729.11 and 307.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.29, 729.11 and 307.37 is: 424.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.29 : 729.11 = 307.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.29/729.11 = 307.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.29x = 729.11 × 307.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.29x = 224,106.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,106.54/528.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.21

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