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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.02, 730.76 and 343.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.02, 730.76 and 343.18 is: 473.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.02 : 730.76 = 343.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.02/730.76 = 343.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.02x = 730.76 × 343.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.02x = 250,782.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,782.22/530.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.16

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