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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.60, 729.44 and 307.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.60, 729.44 and 307.54 is: 424.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.60 : 729.44 = 307.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.60/729.44 = 307.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.60x = 729.44 × 307.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.60x = 224,331.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,331.98/528.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.39

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