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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.92, 729.96 and 307.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.92, 729.96 and 307.88 is: 424.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.92 : 729.96 = 307.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.92/729.96 = 307.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.92x = 729.96 × 307.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.92x = 224,740.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,740.08/528.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.90

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