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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.59, 731.12 and 355.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.59, 731.12 and 355.04 is: 490.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.59 : 731.12 = 355.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.59/731.12 = 355.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.59x = 731.12 × 355.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.59x = 259,571.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,571.41/529.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.14

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