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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.17, 732.99 and 365.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.17, 732.99 and 365.38 is: 504.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.17 : 732.99 = 365.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.17/732.99 = 365.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.17x = 732.99 × 365.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.17x = 267,819.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,819.42/531.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.21

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