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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.49, 729.02 and 307.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.49, 729.02 and 307.42 is: 424.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.49 : 729.02 = 307.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.49/729.02 = 307.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.49x = 729.02 × 307.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.49x = 224,110.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,110.15/528.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.06

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