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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.98, 730.01 and 308.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.98, 730.01 and 308.00 is: 425.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.98 : 730.01 = 308.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.98/730.01 = 308.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.98x = 730.01 × 308.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.98x = 224,845.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,845.68/528.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.05

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