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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.26, 730.38 and 308.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.26, 730.38 and 308.22 is: 425.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.26 : 730.38 = 308.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.26/730.38 = 308.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.26x = 730.38 × 308.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.26x = 225,117.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,117.72/529.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.34

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