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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.29, 730.09 and 340.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.29, 730.09 and 340.16 is: 469.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.29 : 730.09 = 340.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.29/730.09 = 340.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.29x = 730.09 × 340.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.29x = 248,342.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,342.91/529.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.20

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