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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.81, 731.40 and 343.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.81, 731.40 and 343.57 is: 474.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.81 : 731.40 = 343.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.81/731.40 = 343.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.81x = 731.40 × 343.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.81x = 251,287.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,287.10/529.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.30

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