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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.49, 729.01 and 307.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.49, 729.01 and 307.41 is: 424.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.49 : 729.01 = 307.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.49/729.01 = 307.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.49x = 729.01 × 307.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.49x = 224,104.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,104.96/528.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.05

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