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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.10, 730.96 and 343.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.10, 730.96 and 343.34 is: 473.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.10 : 730.96 = 343.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.10/730.96 = 343.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.10x = 730.96 × 343.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.10x = 250,963.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,963.29/530.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.43

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