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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.22, 730.08 and 342.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.22, 730.08 and 342.77 is: 472.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.22 : 730.08 = 342.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.22/730.08 = 342.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.22x = 730.08 × 342.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.22x = 250,244.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,244.16/529.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.86

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