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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.43, 729.30 and 307.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.43, 729.30 and 307.39 is: 424.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.43 : 729.30 = 307.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.43/729.30 = 307.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.43x = 729.30 × 307.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.43x = 224,177.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,177.99/528.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.23

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