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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.63, 729.57 and 307.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.63, 729.57 and 307.54 is: 424.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.63 : 729.57 = 307.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.63/729.57 = 307.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.63x = 729.57 × 307.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.63x = 224,371.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,371.96/528.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.44

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