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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.16, 730.15 and 308.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.16, 730.15 and 308.09 is: 425.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.16 : 730.15 = 308.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.16/730.15 = 308.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.16x = 730.15 × 308.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.16x = 224,952.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,952.97/529.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.12

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