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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.12, 729.57 and 342.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.12, 729.57 and 342.42 is: 472.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.12 : 729.57 = 342.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.12/729.57 = 342.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.12x = 729.57 × 342.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.12x = 249,819.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,819.36/529.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.14

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