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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.99, 730.13 and 307.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.99, 730.13 and 307.97 is: 425.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.99 : 730.13 = 307.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.99/730.13 = 307.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.99x = 730.13 × 307.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.99x = 224,858.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,858.42/528.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.07

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