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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.16, 730.34 and 308.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.16, 730.34 and 308.20 is: 425.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.16 : 730.34 = 308.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.16/730.34 = 308.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.16x = 730.34 × 308.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.16x = 225,090.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,090.79/529.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.37

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