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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.70, 730.84 and 343.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.70, 730.84 and 343.30 is: 473.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.70 : 730.84 = 343.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.70/730.84 = 343.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.70x = 730.84 × 343.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.70x = 250,894.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,894.69/529.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.66

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