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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.23, 730.32 and 308.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.23, 730.32 and 308.17 is: 425.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.23 : 730.32 = 308.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.23/730.32 = 308.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.23x = 730.32 × 308.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.23x = 225,062.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,062.71/529.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.26

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