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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.89, 729.82 and 307.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.89, 729.82 and 307.85 is: 424.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.89 : 729.82 = 307.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.89/729.82 = 307.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.89x = 729.82 × 307.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.89x = 224,675.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,675.09/528.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.80

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