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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.43, 730.64 and 305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.43, 730.64 and 305.44 is: 421.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.43 : 730.64 = 305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.43/730.64 = 305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.43x = 730.64 × 305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.43x = 223,165.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,165.62/529.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.52

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