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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.67, 729.61 and 307.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.67, 729.61 and 307.64 is: 424.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.67 : 729.61 = 307.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.67/729.61 = 307.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.67x = 729.61 × 307.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.67x = 224,455.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,455.90/528.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.57

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