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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.44, 729.72 and 354.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.44, 729.72 and 354.48 is: 488.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.44 : 729.72 = 354.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.44/729.72 = 354.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.44x = 729.72 × 354.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.44x = 258,671.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,671.15/529.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.57

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