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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.24, 731.96 and 399.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.24, 731.96 and 399.28 is: 551.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.24 : 731.96 = 399.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.24/731.96 = 399.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.24x = 731.96 × 399.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.24x = 292,256.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,256.99/530.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.18

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