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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.68, 732.15 and 344.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.68, 732.15 and 344.41 is: 475.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.68 : 732.15 = 344.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.68/732.15 = 344.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.68x = 732.15 × 344.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.68x = 252,156.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,156.12/530.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.16

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