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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.25, 731.43 and 405.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.25, 731.43 and 405.78 is: 559.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.25 : 731.43 = 405.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.25/731.43 = 405.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.25x = 731.43 × 405.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.25x = 296,799.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,799.67/530.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.74

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