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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.55, 730.53 and 352.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.55, 730.53 and 352.59 is: 486.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.55 : 730.53 = 352.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.55/730.53 = 352.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.55x = 730.53 × 352.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.55x = 257,577.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,577.64/529.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.41

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