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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.41, 730.74 and 308.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.41, 730.74 and 308.46 is: 425.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.41 : 730.74 = 308.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.41/730.74 = 308.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.41x = 730.74 × 308.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.41x = 225,404.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,404.06/529.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.76

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