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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.26, 730.25 and 308.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.26, 730.25 and 308.07 is: 425.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.26 : 730.25 = 308.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.26/730.25 = 308.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.26x = 730.25 × 308.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.26x = 224,968.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,968.12/529.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.06

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