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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.81, 731.19 and 308.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.81, 731.19 and 308.81 is: 426.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.81 : 731.19 = 308.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.81/731.19 = 308.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.81x = 731.19 × 308.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.81x = 225,801.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,801.77/529.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.20

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