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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.40, 730.28 and 308.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.40, 730.28 and 308.34 is: 425.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.40 : 730.28 = 308.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.40/730.28 = 308.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.40x = 730.28 × 308.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.40x = 225,175.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,175.31/529.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.34

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