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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529, 730.02 and 304.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529, 730.02 and 304.98 is: 420.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529 : 730.02 = 304.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529/730.02 = 304.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529x = 730.02 × 304.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529x = 222,641.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,641.50/529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.87

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