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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.72, 729.69 and 307.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.72, 729.69 and 307.77 is: 424.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.72 : 729.69 = 307.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.72/729.69 = 307.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.72x = 729.69 × 307.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.72x = 224,576.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,576.69/528.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.76

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