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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.08, 731.58 and 383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.08, 731.58 and 383.20 is: 528.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.08 : 731.58 = 383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.08/731.58 = 383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.08x = 731.58 × 383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.08x = 280,341.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,341.46/530.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.87

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