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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.44, 730.49 and 305.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.44, 730.49 and 305.39 is: 421.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.44 : 730.49 = 305.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.44/730.49 = 305.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.44x = 730.49 × 305.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.44x = 223,084.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,084.34/529.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.36

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