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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.19, 730.28 and 308.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.19, 730.28 and 308.16 is: 425.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.19 : 730.28 = 308.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.19/730.28 = 308.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.19x = 730.28 × 308.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.19x = 225,043.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,043.48/529.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.26

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