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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.35, 730.82 and 352.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.35, 730.82 and 352.56 is: 486.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.35 : 730.82 = 352.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.35/730.82 = 352.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.35x = 730.82 × 352.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.35x = 257,655.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,655.43/529.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.74

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