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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.56, 730.92 and 343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.56, 730.92 and 343.08 is: 473.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.56 : 730.92 = 343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.56/730.92 = 343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.56x = 730.92 × 343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.56x = 250,764.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,764.03/529.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.53

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