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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.20, 730.26 and 308.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.20, 730.26 and 308.25 is: 425.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.20 : 730.26 = 308.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.20/730.26 = 308.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.20x = 730.26 × 308.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.20x = 225,102.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,102.65/529.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.36

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