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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.91, 732.33 and 399.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.91, 732.33 and 399.69 is: 551.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.91 : 732.33 = 399.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.91/732.33 = 399.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.91x = 732.33 × 399.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.91x = 292,704.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,704.98/530.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.33

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