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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.24, 730.28 and 308.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.24, 730.28 and 308.20 is: 425.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.24 : 730.28 = 308.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.24/730.28 = 308.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.24x = 730.28 × 308.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.24x = 225,072.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,072.30/529.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.27

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