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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.12, 731.34 and 375.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.12, 731.34 and 375.08 is: 517.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.12 : 731.34 = 375.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.12/731.34 = 375.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.12x = 731.34 × 375.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.12x = 274,311.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,311.01/530.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.45

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