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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.71, 730.44 and 343.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.71, 730.44 and 343.20 is: 473.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.71 : 730.44 = 343.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.71/730.44 = 343.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.71x = 730.44 × 343.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.71x = 250,687.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,687.01/529.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.25

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