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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.36, 731.64 and 353.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.36, 731.64 and 353.40 is: 487.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.36 : 731.64 = 353.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.36/731.64 = 353.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.36x = 731.64 × 353.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.36x = 258,561.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,561.58/530.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.52

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