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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.67, 730.89 and 308.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.67, 730.89 and 308.54 is: 425.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.67 : 730.89 = 308.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.67/730.89 = 308.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.67x = 730.89 × 308.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.67x = 225,510.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,510.63/529.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.75

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