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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.77, 729.78 and 307.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.77, 729.78 and 307.85 is: 424.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.77 : 729.78 = 307.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.77/729.78 = 307.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.77x = 729.78 × 307.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.77x = 224,661.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,661.59/528.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.87

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