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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.28, 730.11 and 308.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.28, 730.11 and 308.15 is: 425.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.28 : 730.11 = 308.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.28/730.11 = 308.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.28x = 730.11 × 308.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.28x = 224,987.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,987.75/529.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.08

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