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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.78, 734.48 and 354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.78, 734.48 and 354.44 is: 489.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.78 : 734.48 = 354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.78/734.48 = 354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.78x = 734.48 × 354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.78x = 260,329.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,329.09/531.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.54

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