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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.16, 730.19 and 308.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.16, 730.19 and 308.09 is: 425.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.16 : 730.19 = 308.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.16/730.19 = 308.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.16x = 730.19 × 308.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.16x = 224,959.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,959.05/529.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.13

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