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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.40, 730.44 and 308.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.40, 730.44 and 308.22 is: 425.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.40 : 730.44 = 308.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.40/730.44 = 308.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.40x = 730.44 × 308.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.40x = 225,136.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,136.22/529.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.26

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