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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.73, 732.83 and 344.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.73, 732.83 and 344.15 is: 475.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.73 : 732.83 = 344.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.73/732.83 = 344.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.73x = 732.83 × 344.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.73x = 252,204.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,204.20/530.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.20

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