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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.03, 729.28 and 342.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.03, 729.28 and 342.45 is: 472.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.03 : 729.28 = 342.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.03/729.28 = 342.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.03x = 729.28 × 342.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.03x = 249,741.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,741.94/529.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.08

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