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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.93, 731.28 and 308.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.93, 731.28 and 308.95 is: 426.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.93 : 731.28 = 308.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.93/731.28 = 308.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.93x = 731.28 × 308.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.93x = 225,925.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,925.30/529.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.33

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