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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.56, 734.32 and 492.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.56, 734.32 and 492.68 is: 680.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.56 : 734.32 = 492.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.56/734.32 = 492.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.56x = 734.32 × 492.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.56x = 361,784.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,784.78/531.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.61

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