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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.49, 730.52 and 343.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.49, 730.52 and 343.22 is: 473.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.49 : 730.52 = 343.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.49/730.52 = 343.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.49x = 730.52 × 343.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.49x = 250,723.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,723.71/529.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.52

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