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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.69, 729.50 and 342.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.69, 729.50 and 342.39 is: 472.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.69 : 729.50 = 342.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.69/729.50 = 342.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.69x = 729.50 × 342.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.69x = 249,771.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,771.79/528.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.44

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