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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.40, 729.24 and 341.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.40, 729.24 and 341.98 is: 471.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.40 : 729.24 = 341.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.40/729.24 = 341.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.40x = 729.24 × 341.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.40x = 249,385.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,385.50/528.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.96

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