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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.67, 730.80 and 308.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.67, 730.80 and 308.63 is: 425.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.67 : 730.80 = 308.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.67/730.80 = 308.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.67x = 730.80 × 308.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.67x = 225,543.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,543.15/529.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.82

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