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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.58, 730.63 and 308.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.58, 730.63 and 308.34 is: 425.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.58 : 730.63 = 308.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.58/730.63 = 308.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.58x = 730.63 × 308.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.58x = 225,282.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,282.45/529.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.40

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