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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.33, 730.48 and 308.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.33, 730.48 and 308.43 is: 425.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.33 : 730.48 = 308.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.33/730.48 = 308.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.33x = 730.48 × 308.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.33x = 225,300.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,300.40/529.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.63

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