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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.82, 729.59 and 307.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.82, 729.59 and 307.84 is: 424.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.82 : 729.59 = 307.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.82/729.59 = 307.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.82x = 729.59 × 307.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.82x = 224,596.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,596.99/528.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.71

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