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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.51, 729.44 and 342.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.51, 729.44 and 342.23 is: 472.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.51 : 729.44 = 342.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.51/729.44 = 342.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.51x = 729.44 × 342.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.51x = 249,630.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,630.89/528.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.33

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