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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.62, 730.90 and 354.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.62, 730.90 and 354.94 is: 489.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.62 : 730.90 = 354.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.62/730.90 = 354.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.62x = 730.90 × 354.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.62x = 259,425.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,425.65/529.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.83

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