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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.04, 730.16 and 308.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.04, 730.16 and 308.12 is: 425.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.04 : 730.16 = 308.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.04/730.16 = 308.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.04x = 730.16 × 308.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.04x = 224,978.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,978.13/529.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.26

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