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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.59, 729.07 and 307.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.59, 729.07 and 307.53 is: 424.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.59 : 729.07 = 307.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.59/729.07 = 307.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.59x = 729.07 × 307.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.59x = 224,210.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,210.13/528.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.16

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