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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.61, 729.37 and 307.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.61, 729.37 and 307.45 is: 424.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.61 : 729.37 = 307.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.61/729.37 = 307.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.61x = 729.37 × 307.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.61x = 224,244.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,244.81/528.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.22

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