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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.20, 732.68 and 399.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.20, 732.68 and 399.08 is: 550.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.20 : 732.68 = 399.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.20/732.68 = 399.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.20x = 732.68 × 399.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.20x = 292,397.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,397.93/531.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.45

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