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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.44, 734 and 365.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.44, 734 and 365.38 is: 504.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.44 : 734 = 365.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.44/734 = 365.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.44x = 734 × 365.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.44x = 268,188.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,188.92/531.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.65

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