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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.48, 731.30 and 364.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.48, 731.30 and 364.44 is: 502.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.48 : 731.30 = 364.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.48/731.30 = 364.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.48x = 731.30 × 364.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.48x = 266,514.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,514.97/530.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.40

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