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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.67, 730.77 and 343.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.67, 730.77 and 343.41 is: 473.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.67 : 730.77 = 343.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.67/730.77 = 343.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.67x = 730.77 × 343.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.67x = 250,951.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,951.63/529.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.79

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