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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.41, 729.29 and 307.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.41, 729.29 and 307.49 is: 424.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.41 : 729.29 = 307.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.41/729.29 = 307.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.41x = 729.29 × 307.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.41x = 224,247.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,247.84/528.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.38

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