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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.40, 730.56 and 308.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.40, 730.56 and 308.35 is: 425.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.40 : 730.56 = 308.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.40/730.56 = 308.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.40x = 730.56 × 308.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.40x = 225,264.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,264.52/529.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.51

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