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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.13, 730.10 and 308.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.13, 730.10 and 308.09 is: 425.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.13 : 730.10 = 308.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.13/730.10 = 308.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.13x = 730.10 × 308.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.13x = 224,939.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,939.10/529.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.11

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