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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.34, 731.07 and 382.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.34, 731.07 and 382.92 is: 527.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.34 : 731.07 = 382.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.34/731.07 = 382.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.34x = 731.07 × 382.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.34x = 279,941.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,941.32/530.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.85

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