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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.28, 732.26 and 376.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.28, 732.26 and 376.04 is: 519.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.28 : 732.26 = 376.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.28/732.26 = 376.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.28x = 732.26 × 376.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.28x = 275,359.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,359.05/530.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.27

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