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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.23, 730.36 and 305.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.23, 730.36 and 305.19 is: 421.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.23 : 730.36 = 305.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.23/730.36 = 305.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.23x = 730.36 × 305.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.23x = 222,900.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,900.54/529.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.18

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