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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.18, 729.96 and 342.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.18, 729.96 and 342.32 is: 472.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.18 : 729.96 = 342.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.18/729.96 = 342.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.18x = 729.96 × 342.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.18x = 249,879.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,879.91/529.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.20

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