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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.31, 730.14 and 308.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.31, 730.14 and 308.23 is: 425.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.31 : 730.14 = 308.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.31/730.14 = 308.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.31x = 730.14 × 308.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.31x = 225,051.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,051.05/529.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.18

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