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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.76, 730.01 and 342.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.76, 730.01 and 342.54 is: 472.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.76 : 730.01 = 342.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.76/730.01 = 342.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.76x = 730.01 × 342.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.76x = 250,057.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,057.63/528.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.91

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