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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.93, 729.92 and 307.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.93, 729.92 and 307.93 is: 424.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.93 : 729.92 = 307.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.93/729.92 = 307.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.93x = 729.92 × 307.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.93x = 224,764.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,764.27/528.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.94

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