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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.44, 730.50 and 308.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.44, 730.50 and 308.40 is: 425.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.44 : 730.50 = 308.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.44/730.50 = 308.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.44x = 730.50 × 308.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.44x = 225,286.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,286.20/529.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.52

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