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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.03, 729.59 and 342.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.03, 729.59 and 342.33 is: 472.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.03 : 729.59 = 342.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.03/729.59 = 342.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.03x = 729.59 × 342.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.03x = 249,764.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,764.18/529.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.12

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