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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.19, 731.34 and 364.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.19, 731.34 and 364.46 is: 502.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.19 : 731.34 = 364.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.19/731.34 = 364.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.19x = 731.34 × 364.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.19x = 266,540.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,540.52/530.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.73

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