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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.40, 729.20 and 307.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.40, 729.20 and 307.34 is: 424.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.40 : 729.20 = 307.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.40/729.20 = 307.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.40x = 729.20 × 307.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.40x = 224,108.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,108.68/528.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.13

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