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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.22, 731.41 and 380.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.22, 731.41 and 380.84 is: 525.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.22 : 731.41 = 380.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.22/731.41 = 380.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.22x = 731.41 × 380.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.22x = 278,550.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,550.18/530.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.35

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