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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.05, 730.34 and 352.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.05, 730.34 and 352.30 is: 486.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.05 : 730.34 = 352.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.05/730.34 = 352.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.05x = 730.34 × 352.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.05x = 257,297.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,297.02/529.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.34

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