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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.39, 729.01 and 307.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.39, 729.01 and 307.26 is: 423.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.39 : 729.01 = 307.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.39/729.01 = 307.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.39x = 729.01 × 307.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.39x = 223,995.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,995.61/528.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.92

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