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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.50, 729.33 and 304.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.50, 729.33 and 304.48 is: 420.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.50 : 729.33 = 304.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.50/729.33 = 304.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.50x = 729.33 × 304.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.50x = 222,062.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,062.75/528.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.18

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