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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.61, 729.61 and 307.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.61, 729.61 and 307.60 is: 424.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.61 : 729.61 = 307.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.61/729.61 = 307.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.61x = 729.61 × 307.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.61x = 224,425.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,425.44/528.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.55

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