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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.67, 730.41 and 352.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.67, 730.41 and 352.76 is: 486.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.67 : 730.41 = 352.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.67/730.41 = 352.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.67x = 730.41 × 352.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.67x = 257,659.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,659.43/529.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.45

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