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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.73, 729.58 and 307.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.73, 729.58 and 307.63 is: 424.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.73 : 729.58 = 307.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.73/729.58 = 307.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.73x = 729.58 × 307.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.73x = 224,440.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,440.70/528.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.49

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