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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.99, 729.71 and 307.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.99, 729.71 and 307.92 is: 424.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.99 : 729.71 = 307.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.99/729.71 = 307.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.99x = 729.71 × 307.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.99x = 224,687.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,687.12/528.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.75

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