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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.30, 731.21 and 498.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.30, 731.21 and 498.52 is: 687.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.30 : 731.21 = 498.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.30/731.21 = 498.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.30x = 731.21 × 498.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.30x = 364,522.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,522.81/530.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.39

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