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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.56, 730.77 and 305.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.56, 730.77 and 305.51 is: 421.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.56 : 730.77 = 305.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.56/730.77 = 305.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.56x = 730.77 × 305.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.56x = 223,253.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,253.89/529.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.59

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