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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.94, 729.61 and 349.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.94, 729.61 and 349.48 is: 482.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.94 : 729.61 = 349.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.94/729.61 = 349.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.94x = 729.61 × 349.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.94x = 254,984.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,984.10/528.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.07

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