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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.45, 730.32 and 352.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.45, 730.32 and 352.42 is: 486.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.45 : 730.32 = 352.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.45/730.32 = 352.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.45x = 730.32 × 352.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.45x = 257,379.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,379.37/529.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.13

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