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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.09, 730.17 and 308.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.09, 730.17 and 308.08 is: 425.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.09 : 730.17 = 308.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.09/730.17 = 308.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.09x = 730.17 × 308.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.09x = 224,950.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,950.77/529.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.17

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