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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.87, 730.90 and 308.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.87, 730.90 and 308.66 is: 425.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.87 : 730.90 = 308.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.87/730.90 = 308.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.87x = 730.90 × 308.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.87x = 225,599.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,599.57/529.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.77

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