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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.60, 732.51 and 356.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.60, 732.51 and 356.24 is: 491.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.60 : 732.51 = 356.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.60/732.51 = 356.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.60x = 732.51 × 356.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.60x = 260,949.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,949.36/530.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.80

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