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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.05, 730.14 and 343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.05, 730.14 and 343.08 is: 473.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.05 : 730.14 = 343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.05/730.14 = 343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.05x = 730.14 × 343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.05x = 250,496.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,496.43/529.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.48

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