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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.17, 730.29 and 308.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.17, 730.29 and 308.13 is: 425.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.17 : 730.29 = 308.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.17/730.29 = 308.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.17x = 730.29 × 308.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.17x = 225,026.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,026.78/529.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.25

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