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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.73, 732.60 and 365.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.73, 732.60 and 365.49 is: 504.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.73 : 732.60 = 365.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.73/732.60 = 365.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.73x = 732.60 × 365.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.73x = 267,757.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,757.97/530.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.51

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