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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.18, 731.79 and 341.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.18, 731.79 and 341.26 is: 471.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.18 : 731.79 = 341.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.18/731.79 = 341.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.18x = 731.79 × 341.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.18x = 249,728.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,728.35/530.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.02

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