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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.69, 732.59 and 353.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.69, 732.59 and 353.94 is: 488.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.69 : 732.59 = 353.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.69/732.59 = 353.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.69x = 732.59 × 353.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.69x = 259,293.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,293.79/530.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.60

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