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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.81, 731.16 and 352.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.81, 731.16 and 352.46 is: 486.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.81 : 731.16 = 352.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.81/731.16 = 352.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.81x = 731.16 × 352.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.81x = 257,704.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,704.65/529.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.41

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