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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.50, 730.92 and 355.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.50, 730.92 and 355.35 is: 490.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.50 : 730.92 = 355.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.50/730.92 = 355.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.50x = 730.92 × 355.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.50x = 259,732.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,732.42/529.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.52

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