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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.19, 730.22 and 308.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.19, 730.22 and 308.18 is: 425.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.19 : 730.22 = 308.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.19/730.22 = 308.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.19x = 730.22 × 308.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.19x = 225,034.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,034.01/529.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.25

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