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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.92, 731.44 and 308.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.92, 731.44 and 308.96 is: 426.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.92 : 731.44 = 308.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.92/731.44 = 308.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.92x = 731.44 × 308.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.92x = 225,985.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,985.70/529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.45

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