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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.63, 732.83 and 365.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.63, 732.83 and 365.27 is: 504.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.63 : 732.83 = 365.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.63/732.83 = 365.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.63x = 732.83 × 365.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.63x = 267,678.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,678.99/530.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.46

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