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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.64, 731.15 and 352.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.64, 731.15 and 352.89 is: 487.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.64 : 731.15 = 352.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.64/731.15 = 352.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.64x = 731.15 × 352.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.64x = 258,015.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,015.52/529.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.15

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