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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.13, 730.32 and 354.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.13, 730.32 and 354.38 is: 489.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.13 : 730.32 = 354.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.13/730.32 = 354.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.13x = 730.32 × 354.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.13x = 258,805.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,805.82/529.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.11

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