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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.57, 729.47 and 307.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.57, 729.47 and 307.59 is: 424.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.57 : 729.47 = 307.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.57/729.47 = 307.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.57x = 729.47 × 307.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.57x = 224,377.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,377.68/528.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.50

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