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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.92, 729.82 and 304.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.92, 729.82 and 304.80 is: 420.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.92 : 729.82 = 304.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.92/729.82 = 304.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.92x = 729.82 × 304.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.92x = 222,450.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,450.54/528.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.58

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