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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.61, 730.83 and 311.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.61, 730.83 and 311.15 is: 429.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.61 : 730.83 = 311.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.61/730.83 = 311.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.61x = 730.83 × 311.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.61x = 227,394.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,394.10/529.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.36

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