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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.49, 729.36 and 304.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.49, 729.36 and 304.43 is: 420.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.49 : 729.36 = 304.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.49/729.36 = 304.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.49x = 729.36 × 304.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.49x = 222,040.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,040.66/528.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.14

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