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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.16, 731.16 and 382.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.16, 731.16 and 382.56 is: 527.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.16 : 731.16 = 382.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.16/731.16 = 382.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.16x = 731.16 × 382.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.16x = 279,712.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,712.57/530.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.60

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