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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.85, 731.08 and 355.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.85, 731.08 and 355.07 is: 489.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.85 : 731.08 = 355.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.85/731.08 = 355.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.85x = 731.08 × 355.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.85x = 259,584.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,584.58/529.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.92

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