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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.19, 732.72 and 365.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.19, 732.72 and 365.46 is: 504.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.19 : 732.72 = 365.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.19/732.72 = 365.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.19x = 732.72 × 365.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.19x = 267,779.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,779.85/531.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.11

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