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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.14, 729.75 and 342.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.14, 729.75 and 342.57 is: 472.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.14 : 729.75 = 342.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.14/729.75 = 342.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.14x = 729.75 × 342.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.14x = 249,990.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,990.46/529.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.45

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