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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.50, 731.82 and 399.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.50, 731.82 and 399.46 is: 551.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.50 : 731.82 = 399.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.50/731.82 = 399.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.50x = 731.82 × 399.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.50x = 292,332.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,332.82/530.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.05

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