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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.67, 733.26 and 365.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.67, 733.26 and 365.62 is: 504.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.67 : 733.26 = 365.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.67/733.26 = 365.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.67x = 733.26 × 365.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.67x = 268,094.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,094.52/531.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.25

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