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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.74, 731.04 and 308.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.74, 731.04 and 308.68 is: 425.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.74 : 731.04 = 308.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.74/731.04 = 308.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.74x = 731.04 × 308.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.74x = 225,657.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,657.43/529.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.98

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