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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.35, 729.05 and 307.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.35, 729.05 and 307.13 is: 423.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.35 : 729.05 = 307.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.35/729.05 = 307.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.35x = 729.05 × 307.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.35x = 223,907.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,907.95/528.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.79

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