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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.96, 731.36 and 308.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.96, 731.36 and 308.92 is: 426.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.96 : 731.36 = 308.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.96/731.36 = 308.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.96x = 731.36 × 308.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.96x = 225,931.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,931.73/529.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.32

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