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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.96, 729.92 and 307.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.96, 729.92 and 307.76 is: 424.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.96 : 729.92 = 307.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.96/729.92 = 307.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.96x = 729.92 × 307.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.96x = 224,640.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,640.18/528.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.68

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