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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.65, 730.91 and 308.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.65, 730.91 and 308.60 is: 425.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.65 : 730.91 = 308.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.65/730.91 = 308.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.65x = 730.91 × 308.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.65x = 225,558.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,558.83/529.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.86

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