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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.04, 730.38 and 343.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.04, 730.38 and 343.32 is: 473.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.04 : 730.38 = 343.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.04/730.38 = 343.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.04x = 730.38 × 343.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.04x = 250,754.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,754.06/530.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.09

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