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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.79, 731.14 and 308.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.79, 731.14 and 308.77 is: 426.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.79 : 731.14 = 308.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.79/731.14 = 308.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.79x = 731.14 × 308.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.79x = 225,751.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,751.50/529.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.12

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