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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.98, 731.34 and 355.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.98, 731.34 and 355.56 is: 490.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.98 : 731.34 = 355.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.98/731.34 = 355.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.98x = 731.34 × 355.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.98x = 260,035.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,035.25/529.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.65

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