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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.30, 730.42 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.30, 730.42 and 302.16 is: 416.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.30 : 730.42 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.30/730.42 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.30x = 730.42 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.30x = 220,703.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,703.71/529.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.97

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