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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.44, 731.44 and 355.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.44, 731.44 and 355.48 is: 490.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.44 : 731.44 = 355.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.44/731.44 = 355.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.44x = 731.44 × 355.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.44x = 260,012.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,012.29/530.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.18

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