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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.16, 730.22 and 308.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.16, 730.22 and 308.10 is: 425.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.16 : 730.22 = 308.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.16/730.22 = 308.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.16x = 730.22 × 308.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.16x = 224,980.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,980.78/529.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.17

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