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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.58, 732.54 and 364.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.58, 732.54 and 364.74 is: 503.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.58 : 732.54 = 364.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.58/732.54 = 364.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.58x = 732.54 × 364.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.58x = 267,186.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,186.64/530.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.57

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