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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.58, 731.48 and 397.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.58, 731.48 and 397.99 is: 548.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.58 : 731.48 = 397.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.58/731.48 = 397.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.58x = 731.48 × 397.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.58x = 291,121.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,121.73/530.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.69

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