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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.05, 732.08 and 344.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.05, 732.08 and 344.54 is: 474.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.05 : 732.08 = 344.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.05/732.08 = 344.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.05x = 732.08 × 344.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.05x = 252,225.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,225.46/531.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.96

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