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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.07, 729.59 and 342.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.07, 729.59 and 342.27 is: 471.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.07 : 729.59 = 342.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.07/729.59 = 342.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.07x = 729.59 × 342.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.07x = 249,715.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,715.06/529.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.99

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