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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.33, 731.88 and 364.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.33, 731.88 and 364.48 is: 503.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.33 : 731.88 = 364.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.33/731.88 = 364.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.33x = 731.88 × 364.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.33x = 266,753.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,753.79/530.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.00

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