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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.60, 729.37 and 307.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.60, 729.37 and 307.47 is: 424.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.60 : 729.37 = 307.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.60/729.37 = 307.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.60x = 729.37 × 307.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.60x = 224,259.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,259.39/528.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.25

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