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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530, 731.68 and 353.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530, 731.68 and 353.10 is: 487.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530 : 731.68 = 353.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530/731.68 = 353.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530x = 731.68 × 353.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530x = 258,356.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,356.21/530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.46

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