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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.49, 731.88 and 390.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.49, 731.88 and 390.27 is: 538.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.49 : 731.88 = 390.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.49/731.88 = 390.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.49x = 731.88 × 390.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.49x = 285,630.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,630.81/530.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.43

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