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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.16, 731.22 and 355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.16, 731.22 and 355.20 is: 489.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.16 : 731.22 = 355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.16/731.22 = 355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.16x = 731.22 × 355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.16x = 259,729.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,729.34/530.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.91

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