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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.47, 730.49 and 343.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.47, 730.49 and 343.01 is: 473.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.47 : 730.49 = 343.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.47/730.49 = 343.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.47x = 730.49 × 343.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.47x = 250,560.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,560.01/529.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.23

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