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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.81, 730.02 and 342.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.81, 730.02 and 342.57 is: 472.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.81 : 730.02 = 342.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.81/730.02 = 342.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.81x = 730.02 × 342.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.81x = 250,082.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,082.95/528.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.92

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