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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.91, 732.51 and 344.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.91, 732.51 and 344.41 is: 475.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.91 : 732.51 = 344.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.91/732.51 = 344.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.91x = 732.51 × 344.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.91x = 252,281.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,281.94/530.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.19

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