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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.45, 731.13 and 343.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.45, 731.13 and 343.25 is: 474.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.45 : 731.13 = 343.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.45/731.13 = 343.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.45x = 731.13 × 343.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.45x = 250,961.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,961.40/529.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.00

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