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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.77, 731.13 and 340.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.77, 731.13 and 340.65 is: 470.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.77 : 731.13 = 340.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.77/731.13 = 340.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.77x = 731.13 × 340.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.77x = 249,059.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,059.43/529.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.13

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