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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.76, 731.07 and 355.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.76, 731.07 and 355.34 is: 490.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.76 : 731.07 = 355.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.76/731.07 = 355.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.76x = 731.07 × 355.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.76x = 259,778.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,778.41/529.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.37

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