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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.95, 729.88 and 307.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.95, 729.88 and 307.87 is: 424.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.95 : 729.88 = 307.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.95/729.88 = 307.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.95x = 729.88 × 307.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.95x = 224,708.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,708.16/528.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.82

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