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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.32, 730.62 and 354.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.32, 730.62 and 354.84 is: 489.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.32 : 730.62 = 354.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.32/730.62 = 354.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.32x = 730.62 × 354.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.32x = 259,253.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,253.20/529.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.79

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