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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.08, 732.66 and 356.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.08, 732.66 and 356.48 is: 491.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.08 : 732.66 = 356.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.08/732.66 = 356.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.08x = 732.66 × 356.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.08x = 261,178.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,178.64/531.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.79

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