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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.91, 730.02 and 307.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.91, 730.02 and 307.89 is: 424.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.91 : 730.02 = 307.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.91/730.02 = 307.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.91x = 730.02 × 307.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.91x = 224,765.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,765.86/528.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.96

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