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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.54, 732.28 and 353.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.54, 732.28 and 353.79 is: 488.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.54 : 732.28 = 353.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.54/732.28 = 353.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.54x = 732.28 × 353.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.54x = 259,073.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,073.34/530.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.32

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