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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.56, 730.62 and 308.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.56, 730.62 and 308.43 is: 425.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.56 : 730.62 = 308.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.56/730.62 = 308.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.56x = 730.62 × 308.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.56x = 225,345.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,345.13/529.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.53

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