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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.84, 732.29 and 355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.84, 732.29 and 355.88 is: 490.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.84 : 732.29 = 355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.84/732.29 = 355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.84x = 732.29 × 355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.84x = 260,601.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,601.92/530.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.93

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