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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.44, 729.17 and 307.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.44, 729.17 and 307.42 is: 424.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.44 : 729.17 = 307.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.44/729.17 = 307.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.44x = 729.17 × 307.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.44x = 224,160.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,160.39/528.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.20

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