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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.94, 731.78 and 399.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.94, 731.78 and 399.72 is: 550.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.94 : 731.78 = 399.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.94/731.78 = 399.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.94x = 731.78 × 399.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.94x = 292,507.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,507.10/530.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.92

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