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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.48, 729.05 and 307.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.48, 729.05 and 307.31 is: 423.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.48 : 729.05 = 307.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.48/729.05 = 307.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.48x = 729.05 × 307.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.48x = 224,039.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,039.17/528.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.93

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