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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.16, 731.07 and 355.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.16, 731.07 and 355.74 is: 490.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.16 : 731.07 = 355.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.16/731.07 = 355.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.16x = 731.07 × 355.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.16x = 260,070.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,070.84/530.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.55

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