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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.86, 734.38 and 366.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.86, 734.38 and 366.62 is: 506.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.86 : 734.38 = 366.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.86/734.38 = 366.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.86x = 734.38 × 366.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.86x = 269,238.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,238.40/531.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.22

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