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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.21, 730.35 and 308.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.21, 730.35 and 308.23 is: 425.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.21 : 730.35 = 308.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.21/730.35 = 308.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.21x = 730.35 × 308.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.21x = 225,115.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,115.78/529.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.38

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