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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.72, 730.76 and 343.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.72, 730.76 and 343.27 is: 473.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.72 : 730.76 = 343.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.72/730.76 = 343.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.72x = 730.76 × 343.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.72x = 250,847.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,847.99/529.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.55

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