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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.60, 731.96 and 343.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.60, 731.96 and 343.86 is: 474.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.60 : 731.96 = 343.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.60/731.96 = 343.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.60x = 731.96 × 343.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.60x = 251,691.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,691.77/530.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.35

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