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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.92, 729.99 and 308.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.92, 729.99 and 308.00 is: 425.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.92 : 729.99 = 308.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.92/729.99 = 308.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.92x = 729.99 × 308.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.92x = 224,833.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,833.27/528.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.08

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