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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.80, 729.83 and 307.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.80, 729.83 and 307.81 is: 424.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.80 : 729.83 = 307.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.80/729.83 = 307.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.80x = 729.83 × 307.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.80x = 224,647.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,647.92/528.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.82

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