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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.28, 730 and 352.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.28, 730 and 352.32 is: 485.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.28 : 730 = 352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.28/730 = 352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.28x = 730 × 352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.28x = 257,193.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,193.60/529.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.93

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