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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.83, 731.02 and 305.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.83, 731.02 and 305.67 is: 421.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.83 : 731.02 = 305.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.83/731.02 = 305.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.83x = 731.02 × 305.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.83x = 223,449.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,449.56/529.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.73

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