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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.40, 729.89 and 342.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.40, 729.89 and 342.56 is: 472.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.40 : 729.89 = 342.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.40/729.89 = 342.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.40x = 729.89 × 342.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.40x = 250,031.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,031.12/529.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.29

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