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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.08, 731.84 and 399.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.08, 731.84 and 399.68 is: 551.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.08 : 731.84 = 399.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.08/731.84 = 399.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.08x = 731.84 × 399.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.08x = 292,501.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,501.81/530.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.81

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