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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.94, 729.86 and 307.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.94, 729.86 and 307.92 is: 424.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.94 : 729.86 = 307.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.94/729.86 = 307.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.94x = 729.86 × 307.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.94x = 224,738.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,738.49/528.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.89

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