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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.22, 730.38 and 308.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.22, 730.38 and 308.27 is: 425.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.22 : 730.38 = 308.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.22/730.38 = 308.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.22x = 730.38 × 308.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.22x = 225,154.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,154.24/529.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.45

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