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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.88, 732.12 and 365.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.88, 732.12 and 365.28 is: 503.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.88 : 732.12 = 365.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.88/732.12 = 365.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.88x = 732.12 × 365.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.88x = 267,428.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,428.79/530.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.75

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