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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.94, 734.26 and 366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.94, 734.26 and 366.40 is: 505.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.94 : 734.26 = 366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.94/734.26 = 366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.94x = 734.26 × 366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.94x = 269,032.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,032.86/531.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.76

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