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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.31, 729.18 and 307.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.31, 729.18 and 307.39 is: 424.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.31 : 729.18 = 307.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.31/729.18 = 307.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.31x = 729.18 × 307.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.31x = 224,140.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,140.82/528.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.26

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