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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.90, 730.26 and 342.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.90, 730.26 and 342.48 is: 472.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.90 : 730.26 = 342.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.90/730.26 = 342.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.90x = 730.26 × 342.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.90x = 250,099.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,099.44/528.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.87

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