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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.83, 729.81 and 307.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.83, 729.81 and 307.83 is: 424.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.83 : 729.81 = 307.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.83/729.81 = 307.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.83x = 729.81 × 307.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.83x = 224,655.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,655.87/528.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.82

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