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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.10, 730.01 and 342.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.10, 730.01 and 342.60 is: 472.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.10 : 730.01 = 342.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.10/730.01 = 342.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.10x = 730.01 × 342.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.10x = 250,101.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,101.43/529.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.69

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