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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.03, 730.35 and 352.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.03, 730.35 and 352.23 is: 486.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.03 : 730.35 = 352.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.03/730.35 = 352.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.03x = 730.35 × 352.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.03x = 257,247.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,247.53/529.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.27

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