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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.83, 731.24 and 308.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.83, 731.24 and 308.90 is: 426.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.83 : 731.24 = 308.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.83/731.24 = 308.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.83x = 731.24 × 308.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.83x = 225,880.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,880.88/529.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.33

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