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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.68, 729.56 and 307.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.68, 729.56 and 307.62 is: 424.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.68 : 729.56 = 307.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.68/729.56 = 307.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.68x = 729.56 × 307.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.68x = 224,427.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,427.25/528.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.50

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