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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.74, 730.67 and 343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.74, 730.67 and 343.44 is: 473.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.74 : 730.67 = 343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.74/730.67 = 343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.74x = 730.67 × 343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.74x = 250,939.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,939.59/529.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.70

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