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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.54, 731.66 and 343.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.54, 731.66 and 343.83 is: 474.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.54 : 731.66 = 343.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.54/731.66 = 343.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.54x = 731.66 × 343.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.54x = 251,564.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,564.94/530.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.17

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