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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.46, 729.28 and 307.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.46, 729.28 and 307.43 is: 424.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.46 : 729.28 = 307.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.46/729.28 = 307.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.46x = 729.28 × 307.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.46x = 224,200.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,200.87/528.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.26

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