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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.12, 730.18 and 308.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.12, 730.18 and 308.06 is: 425.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.12 : 730.18 = 308.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.12/730.18 = 308.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.12x = 730.18 × 308.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.12x = 224,939.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,939.25/529.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.12

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