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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.98, 732.57 and 344.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.98, 732.57 and 344.70 is: 475.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.98 : 732.57 = 344.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.98/732.57 = 344.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.98x = 732.57 × 344.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.98x = 252,516.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,516.88/530.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.57

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