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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.67, 732.04 and 406.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.67, 732.04 and 406.16 is: 560.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.67 : 732.04 = 406.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.67/732.04 = 406.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.67x = 732.04 × 406.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.67x = 297,320.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,320.69/530.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.27

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