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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.74, 731.64 and 399.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.74, 731.64 and 399.52 is: 550.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.74 : 731.64 = 399.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.74/731.64 = 399.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.74x = 731.64 × 399.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.74x = 292,304.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,304.81/530.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.75

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