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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.34, 730.54 and 305.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.34, 730.54 and 305.28 is: 421.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.34 : 730.54 = 305.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.34/730.54 = 305.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.34x = 730.54 × 305.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.34x = 223,017.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,017.66/529.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.32

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