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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.84, 734.18 and 355.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.84, 734.18 and 355.09 is: 490.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.84 : 734.18 = 355.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.84/734.18 = 355.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.84x = 734.18 × 355.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.84x = 260,699.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,699.98/531.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.18

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