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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.62, 730.29 and 342.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.62, 730.29 and 342.87 is: 472.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.62 : 730.29 = 342.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.62/730.29 = 342.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.62x = 730.29 × 342.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.62x = 250,394.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,394.53/529.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.78

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