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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.91, 732.51 and 356.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.91, 732.51 and 356.76 is: 492.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.91 : 732.51 = 356.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.91/732.51 = 356.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.91x = 732.51 × 356.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.91x = 261,330.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,330.27/530.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.23

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