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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.83, 730.03 and 307.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.83, 730.03 and 307.74 is: 424.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.83 : 730.03 = 307.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.83/730.03 = 307.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.83x = 730.03 × 307.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.83x = 224,659.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,659.43/528.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.82

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