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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.86, 731.10 and 308.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.86, 731.10 and 308.76 is: 426.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.86 : 731.10 = 308.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.86/731.10 = 308.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.86x = 731.10 × 308.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.86x = 225,734.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,734.44/529.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.03

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