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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.40, 731.34 and 399.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.40, 731.34 and 399.72 is: 551.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.40 : 731.34 = 399.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.40/731.34 = 399.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.40x = 731.34 × 399.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.40x = 292,331.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,331.22/530.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.15

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