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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.09, 730.43 and 354.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.09, 730.43 and 354.53 is: 489.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.09 : 730.43 = 354.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.09/730.43 = 354.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.09x = 730.43 × 354.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.09x = 258,959.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,959.35/529.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.44

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