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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.83, 729.90 and 307.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.83, 729.90 and 307.82 is: 424.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.83 : 729.90 = 307.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.83/729.90 = 307.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.83x = 729.90 × 307.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.83x = 224,679.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,679.64/528.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.86

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