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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.82, 732.78 and 344.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.82, 732.78 and 344.58 is: 475.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.82 : 732.78 = 344.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.82/732.78 = 344.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.82x = 732.78 × 344.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.82x = 252,501.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,501.33/530.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.68

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