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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.24, 729.94 and 342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.24, 729.94 and 342.40 is: 472.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.24 : 729.94 = 342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.24/729.94 = 342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.24x = 729.94 × 342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.24x = 249,931.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,931.46/529.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.25

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