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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.44, 729.08 and 307.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.44, 729.08 and 307.46 is: 424.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.44 : 729.08 = 307.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.44/729.08 = 307.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.44x = 729.08 × 307.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.44x = 224,162.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,162.94/528.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.20

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