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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.54, 729.12 and 341.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.54, 729.12 and 341.70 is: 471.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.54 : 729.12 = 341.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.54/729.12 = 341.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.54x = 729.12 × 341.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.54x = 249,140.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,140.30/528.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.37

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