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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.64, 729.46 and 307.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.64, 729.46 and 307.58 is: 424.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.64 : 729.46 = 307.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.64/729.46 = 307.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.64x = 729.46 × 307.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.64x = 224,362.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,362.89/528.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.42

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