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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.57, 730.87 and 308.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.57, 730.87 and 308.48 is: 425.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.57 : 730.87 = 308.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.57/730.87 = 308.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.57x = 730.87 × 308.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.57x = 225,454.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,454.35/529.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.73

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