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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.08, 729.16 and 341.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.08, 729.16 and 341.70 is: 471.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.08 : 729.16 = 341.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.08/729.16 = 341.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.08x = 729.16 × 341.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.08x = 249,153.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,153.97/528.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.81

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