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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.80, 731.12 and 308.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.80, 731.12 and 308.76 is: 426.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.80 : 731.12 = 308.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.80/731.12 = 308.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.80x = 731.12 × 308.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.80x = 225,740.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,740.61/529.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.09

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