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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.19, 730.44 and 342.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.19, 730.44 and 342.68 is: 472.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.19 : 730.44 = 342.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.19/730.44 = 342.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.19x = 730.44 × 342.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.19x = 250,303.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,303.53/529.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.99

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