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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.70, 730.96 and 308.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.70, 730.96 and 308.57 is: 425.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.70 : 730.96 = 308.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.70/730.96 = 308.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.70x = 730.96 × 308.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.70x = 225,547.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,547.90/529.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.81

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