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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.92, 734.30 and 354.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.92, 734.30 and 354.98 is: 490.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.92 : 734.30 = 354.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.92/734.30 = 354.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.92x = 734.30 × 354.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.92x = 260,656.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,656.37/531.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.03

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