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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.70, 729.60 and 307.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.70, 729.60 and 307.66 is: 424.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.70 : 729.60 = 307.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.70/729.60 = 307.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.70x = 729.60 × 307.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.70x = 224,468.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,468.74/528.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.57

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