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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.59, 729.45 and 307.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.59, 729.45 and 307.62 is: 424.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.59 : 729.45 = 307.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.59/729.45 = 307.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.59x = 729.45 × 307.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.59x = 224,391.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,391.87/528.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.51

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