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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.13, 731.24 and 382.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.13, 731.24 and 382.98 is: 528.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.13 : 731.24 = 382.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.13/731.24 = 382.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.13x = 731.24 × 382.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.13x = 280,048.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,048.38/530.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.26

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