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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.13, 731.84 and 353.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.13, 731.84 and 353.39 is: 487.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.13 : 731.84 = 353.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.13/731.84 = 353.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.13x = 731.84 × 353.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.13x = 258,624.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,624.94/530.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.85

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