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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.84, 730.82 and 352.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.84, 730.82 and 352.86 is: 486.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.84 : 730.82 = 352.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.84/730.82 = 352.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.84x = 730.82 × 352.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.84x = 257,875.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,875.29/529.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.70

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