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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.08, 731.26 and 353.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.08, 731.26 and 353.12 is: 487.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.08 : 731.26 = 353.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.08/731.26 = 353.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.08x = 731.26 × 353.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.08x = 258,224.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,224.83/530.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.14

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