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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.18, 730.27 and 308.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.18, 730.27 and 308.14 is: 425.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.18 : 730.27 = 308.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.18/730.27 = 308.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.18x = 730.27 × 308.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.18x = 225,025.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,025.40/529.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.23

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