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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.69, 732.42 and 399.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.69, 732.42 and 399.47 is: 551.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.69 : 732.42 = 399.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.69/732.42 = 399.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.69x = 732.42 × 399.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.69x = 292,576.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,576.16/530.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.32

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