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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.95, 730.03 and 308.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.95, 730.03 and 308.03 is: 425.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.95 : 730.03 = 308.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.95/730.03 = 308.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.95x = 730.03 × 308.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.95x = 224,869.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,869.82/528.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.13

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