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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.13, 730.26 and 305.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.13, 730.26 and 305.12 is: 421.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.13 : 730.26 = 305.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.13/730.26 = 305.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.13x = 730.26 × 305.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.13x = 222,815.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,815.11/529.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.10

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