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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.36, 729.13 and 307.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.36, 729.13 and 307.43 is: 424.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.36 : 729.13 = 307.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.36/729.13 = 307.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.36x = 729.13 × 307.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.36x = 224,157.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,157.49/528.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.25

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