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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.08, 730.96 and 343.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.08, 730.96 and 343.36 is: 473.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.08 : 730.96 = 343.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.08/730.96 = 343.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.08x = 730.96 × 343.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.08x = 250,982.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,982.43/530.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.48

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