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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.88, 729.70 and 304.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.88, 729.70 and 304.75 is: 420.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.88 : 729.70 = 304.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.88/729.70 = 304.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.88x = 729.70 × 304.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.88x = 222,376.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,376.08/528.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.47

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