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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.52, 729.48 and 307.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.52, 729.48 and 307.48 is: 424.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.52 : 729.48 = 307.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.52/729.48 = 307.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.52x = 729.48 × 307.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.52x = 224,300.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,300.51/528.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.39

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