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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.55, 731.01 and 308.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.55, 731.01 and 308.45 is: 425.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.55 : 731.01 = 308.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.55/731.01 = 308.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.55x = 731.01 × 308.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.55x = 225,480.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,480.03/529.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.80

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