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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.38, 729.10 and 307.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.38, 729.10 and 307.32 is: 424.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.38 : 729.10 = 307.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.38/729.10 = 307.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.38x = 729.10 × 307.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.38x = 224,067.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,067.01/528.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.06

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