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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.56, 730.08 and 354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.56, 730.08 and 354.60 is: 488.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.56 : 730.08 = 354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.56/730.08 = 354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.56x = 730.08 × 354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.56x = 258,886.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,886.37/529.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.87

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