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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.17, 730.31 and 308.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.17, 730.31 and 308.22 is: 425.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.17 : 730.31 = 308.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.17/730.31 = 308.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.17x = 730.31 × 308.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.17x = 225,094.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,094.61/529.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.37

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