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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.74, 733.96 and 354.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.74, 733.96 and 354.96 is: 489.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.74 : 733.96 = 354.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.74/733.96 = 354.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.74x = 733.96 × 354.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.74x = 260,526.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,526.44/531.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.95

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