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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.06, 731.35 and 355.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.06, 731.35 and 355.91 is: 491.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.06 : 731.35 = 355.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.06/731.35 = 355.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.06x = 731.35 × 355.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.06x = 260,290.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,290.23/530.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.06

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