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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.44, 730.45 and 342.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.44, 730.45 and 342.93 is: 473.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.44 : 730.45 = 342.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.44/730.45 = 342.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.44x = 730.45 × 342.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.44x = 250,493.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,493.22/529.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.13

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