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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.39, 731.70 and 364.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.39, 731.70 and 364.31 is: 502.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.39 : 731.70 = 364.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.39/731.70 = 364.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.39x = 731.70 × 364.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.39x = 266,561.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,561.97/530.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.58

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