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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.33, 730.73 and 352.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.33, 730.73 and 352.58 is: 486.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.33 : 730.73 = 352.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.33/730.73 = 352.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.33x = 730.73 × 352.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.33x = 257,640.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,640.85/529.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.73

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