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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.80, 730.92 and 308.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.80, 730.92 and 308.67 is: 425.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.80 : 730.92 = 308.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.80/730.92 = 308.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.80x = 730.92 × 308.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.80x = 225,613.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,613.08/529.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.85

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