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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.35, 733.52 and 354.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.35, 733.52 and 354.41 is: 489.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.35 : 733.52 = 354.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.35/733.52 = 354.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.35x = 733.52 × 354.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.35x = 259,968.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,968.21/531.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.26

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