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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.46, 732.72 and 405.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.46, 732.72 and 405.64 is: 559.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.46 : 732.72 = 405.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.46/732.72 = 405.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.46x = 732.72 × 405.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.46x = 297,220.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,220.54/531.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.25

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