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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.97, 732.90 and 344.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.97, 732.90 and 344.48 is: 475.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.97 : 732.90 = 344.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.97/732.90 = 344.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.97x = 732.90 × 344.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.97x = 252,467.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,467.14/530.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.48

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