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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.77, 731.09 and 308.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.77, 731.09 and 308.75 is: 426.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.77 : 731.09 = 308.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.77/731.09 = 308.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.77x = 731.09 × 308.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.77x = 225,721.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,721.15/529.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.07

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