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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.85, 729.79 and 307.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.85, 729.79 and 307.77 is: 424.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.85 : 729.79 = 307.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.85/729.79 = 307.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.85x = 729.79 × 307.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.85x = 224,607.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,607.47/528.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.71

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