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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.92, 729.88 and 301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.92, 729.88 and 301.80 is: 416.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.92 : 729.88 = 301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.92/729.88 = 301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.92x = 729.88 × 301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.92x = 220,277.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,277.78/528.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.47

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