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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.21, 729.41 and 342

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.21, 729.41 and 342 is: 472.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.21 : 729.41 = 342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.21/729.41 = 342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.21x = 729.41 × 342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.21x = 249,456.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,456.51/528.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.27

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