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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.70, 729.42 and 307.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.70, 729.42 and 307.60 is: 424.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.70 : 729.42 = 307.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.70/729.42 = 307.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.70x = 729.42 × 307.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.70x = 224,369.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,369.59/528.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.38

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