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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.44, 732.62 and 364.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.44, 732.62 and 364.38 is: 503.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.44 : 732.62 = 364.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.44/732.62 = 364.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.44x = 732.62 × 364.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.44x = 266,952.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,952.08/530.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.27

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