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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.98, 732.72 and 356.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.98, 732.72 and 356.56 is: 492.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.98 : 732.72 = 356.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.98/732.72 = 356.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.98x = 732.72 × 356.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.98x = 261,258.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,258.64/530.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.03

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