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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.36, 729.14 and 307.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.36, 729.14 and 307.33 is: 424.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.36 : 729.14 = 307.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.36/729.14 = 307.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.36x = 729.14 × 307.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.36x = 224,083.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,083.24/528.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.11

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