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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.95, 731.01 and 352.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.95, 731.01 and 352.92 is: 486.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.95 : 731.01 = 352.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.95/731.01 = 352.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.95x = 731.01 × 352.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.95x = 257,988.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,988.05/529.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.82

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