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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.88, 731.84 and 354.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.88, 731.84 and 354.92 is: 490.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.88 : 731.84 = 354.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.88/731.84 = 354.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.88x = 731.84 × 354.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.88x = 259,739.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,739.22/529.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.19

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