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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.66, 730.90 and 308.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.66, 730.90 and 308.68 is: 425.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.66 : 730.90 = 308.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.66/730.90 = 308.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.66x = 730.90 × 308.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.66x = 225,614.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,614.21/529.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.96

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