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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.89, 731.01 and 343.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.89, 731.01 and 343.43 is: 473.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.89 : 731.01 = 343.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.89/731.01 = 343.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.89x = 731.01 × 343.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.89x = 251,049.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,049.63/529.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.78

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