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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.74, 731.43 and 340.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.74, 731.43 and 340.98 is: 470.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.74 : 731.43 = 340.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.74/731.43 = 340.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.74x = 731.43 × 340.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.74x = 249,403.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,403.00/529.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.80

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