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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.36, 730.34 and 308.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.36, 730.34 and 308.22 is: 425.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.36 : 730.34 = 308.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.36/730.34 = 308.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.36x = 730.34 × 308.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.36x = 225,105.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,105.39/529.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.24

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