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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.09, 731.04 and 343.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.09, 731.04 and 343.38 is: 473.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.09 : 731.04 = 343.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.09/731.04 = 343.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.09x = 731.04 × 343.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.09x = 251,024.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,024.52/530.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.56

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