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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.23, 730.95 and 364.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.23, 730.95 and 364.18 is: 502.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.23 : 730.95 = 364.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.23/730.95 = 364.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.23x = 730.95 × 364.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.23x = 266,197.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,197.37/530.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.04

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