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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.55, 729.16 and 307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.55, 729.16 and 307.44 is: 424.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.55 : 729.16 = 307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.55/729.16 = 307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.55x = 729.16 × 307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.55x = 224,172.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,172.18/528.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.13

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