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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.11, 731.38 and 343.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.11, 731.38 and 343.75 is: 474.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.11 : 731.38 = 343.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.11/731.38 = 343.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.11x = 731.38 × 343.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.11x = 251,408.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,408.22/530.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.26

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