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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.94, 732.48 and 364.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.94, 732.48 and 364.87 is: 503.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.94 : 732.48 = 364.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.94/732.48 = 364.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.94x = 732.48 × 364.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.94x = 267,259.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,259.52/530.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.37

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