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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.97, 733.76 and 363.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.97, 733.76 and 363.99 is: 502.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.97 : 733.76 = 363.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.97/733.76 = 363.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.97x = 733.76 × 363.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.97x = 267,083.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,083.60/531.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.07

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