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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.30, 728.72 and 307.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.30, 728.72 and 307.06 is: 423.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.30 : 728.72 = 307.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.30/728.72 = 307.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.30x = 728.72 × 307.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.30x = 223,760.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,760.76/528.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.55

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