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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.10, 731.75 and 382.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.10, 731.75 and 382.93 is: 528.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.10 : 731.75 = 382.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.10/731.75 = 382.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.10x = 731.75 × 382.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.10x = 280,209.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,209.03/530.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.60

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