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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.43, 729.27 and 307.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.43, 729.27 and 307.45 is: 424.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.43 : 729.27 = 307.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.43/729.27 = 307.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.43x = 729.27 × 307.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.43x = 224,214.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,214.06/528.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.30

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