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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.68, 730.71 and 343.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.68, 730.71 and 343.23 is: 473.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.68 : 730.71 = 343.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.68/730.71 = 343.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.68x = 730.71 × 343.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.68x = 250,797.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,797.94/529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.49

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