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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.83, 731.16 and 308.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.83, 731.16 and 308.93 is: 426.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.83 : 731.16 = 308.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.83/731.16 = 308.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.83x = 731.16 × 308.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.83x = 225,873.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,873.60/529.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.31

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