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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.73, 731.97 and 356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.73, 731.97 and 356.04 is: 491.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.73 : 731.97 = 356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.73/731.97 = 356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.73x = 731.97 × 356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.73x = 260,610.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,610.60/530.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.04

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