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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.64, 729.26 and 342.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.64, 729.26 and 342.29 is: 472.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.64 : 729.26 = 342.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.64/729.26 = 342.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.64x = 729.26 × 342.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.64x = 249,616.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,616.66/528.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.19

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