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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530, 732.04 and 355.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530, 732.04 and 355.04 is: 490.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530 : 732.04 = 355.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530/732.04 = 355.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530x = 732.04 × 355.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530x = 259,903.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,903.48/530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.38

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