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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.31, 730.49 and 302.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.31, 730.49 and 302.24 is: 417.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.31 : 730.49 = 302.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.31/730.49 = 302.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.31x = 730.49 × 302.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.31x = 220,783.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,783.61/529.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.11

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