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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.67, 730.98 and 308.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.67, 730.98 and 308.70 is: 426.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.67 : 730.98 = 308.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.67/730.98 = 308.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.67x = 730.98 × 308.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.67x = 225,653.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,653.53/529.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.03

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