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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.69, 730.47 and 343.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.69, 730.47 and 343.09 is: 473.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.69 : 730.47 = 343.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.69/730.47 = 343.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.69x = 730.47 × 343.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.69x = 250,613.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,613.11/529.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.13

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