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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.62, 731.18 and 352.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.62, 731.18 and 352.53 is: 486.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.62 : 731.18 = 352.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.62/731.18 = 352.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.62x = 731.18 × 352.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.62x = 257,762.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,762.89/529.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.69

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