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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.72, 730.74 and 355.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.72, 730.74 and 355.24 is: 490.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.72 : 730.74 = 355.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.72/730.74 = 355.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.72x = 730.74 × 355.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.72x = 259,588.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,588.08/529.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.05

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