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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.97, 731.40 and 308.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.97, 731.40 and 308.94 is: 426.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.97 : 731.40 = 308.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.97/731.40 = 308.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.97x = 731.40 × 308.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.97x = 225,954.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,954.81/529.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.36

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