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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.12, 730.06 and 307.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.12, 730.06 and 307.95 is: 424.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.12 : 730.06 = 307.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.12/730.06 = 307.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.12x = 730.06 × 307.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.12x = 224,821.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,821.98/529.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.90

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