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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.05, 730.19 and 308.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.05, 730.19 and 308.03 is: 425.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.05 : 730.19 = 308.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.05/730.19 = 308.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.05x = 730.19 × 308.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.05x = 224,921.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,921.87/529.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.15

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