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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.56, 729.34 and 307.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.56, 729.34 and 307.46 is: 424.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.56 : 729.34 = 307.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.56/729.34 = 307.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.56x = 729.34 × 307.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.56x = 224,242.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,242.88/528.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.25

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