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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.97, 731.39 and 308.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.97, 731.39 and 308.87 is: 426.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.97 : 731.39 = 308.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.97/731.39 = 308.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.97x = 731.39 × 308.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.97x = 225,904.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,904.29/529.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.26

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