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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.32, 729.08 and 307.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.32, 729.08 and 307.40 is: 424.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.32 : 729.08 = 307.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.32/729.08 = 307.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.32x = 729.08 × 307.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.32x = 224,119.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,119.19/528.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.21

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