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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.18, 729.81 and 342.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.18, 729.81 and 342.58 is: 472.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.18 : 729.81 = 342.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.18/729.81 = 342.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.18x = 729.81 × 342.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.18x = 250,017.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,017.85/529.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.46

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