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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.70, 732.49 and 353.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.70, 732.49 and 353.67 is: 488.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.70 : 732.49 = 353.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.70/732.49 = 353.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.70x = 732.49 × 353.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.70x = 259,058.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,058.10/530.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.14

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