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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.06, 729.78 and 342.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.06, 729.78 and 342.48 is: 472.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.06 : 729.78 = 342.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.06/729.78 = 342.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.06x = 729.78 × 342.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.06x = 249,935.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,935.05/529.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.41

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