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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.31, 728.88 and 307.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.31, 728.88 and 307.14 is: 423.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.31 : 728.88 = 307.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.31/728.88 = 307.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.31x = 728.88 × 307.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.31x = 223,868.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,868.20/528.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.74

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