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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.41, 731.82 and 343.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.41, 731.82 and 343.91 is: 474.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.41 : 731.82 = 343.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.41/731.82 = 343.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.41x = 731.82 × 343.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.41x = 251,676.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,676.67/530.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.49

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