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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.48, 730.50 and 354.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.48, 730.50 and 354.85 is: 489.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.48 : 730.50 = 354.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.48/730.50 = 354.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.48x = 730.50 × 354.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.48x = 259,217.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,217.93/529.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.57

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