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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.92, 729.86 and 307.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.92, 729.86 and 307.79 is: 424.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.92 : 729.86 = 307.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.92/729.86 = 307.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.92x = 729.86 × 307.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.92x = 224,638.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,638.42/528.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.72

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