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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.80, 731.14 and 406.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.80, 731.14 and 406.24 is: 559.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.80 : 731.14 = 406.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.80/731.14 = 406.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.80x = 731.14 × 406.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.80x = 297,018.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,018.31/530.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.57

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