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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.05, 730.78 and 363.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.05, 730.78 and 363.98 is: 501.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.05 : 730.78 = 363.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.05/730.78 = 363.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.05x = 730.78 × 363.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.05x = 265,983.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,983.83/530.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.81

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