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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.84, 730.96 and 308.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.84, 730.96 and 308.68 is: 425.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.84 : 730.96 = 308.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.84/730.96 = 308.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.84x = 730.96 × 308.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.84x = 225,632.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,632.73/529.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.85

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