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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.34, 732.06 and 374.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.34, 732.06 and 374.82 is: 517.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.34 : 732.06 = 374.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.34/732.06 = 374.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.34x = 732.06 × 374.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.34x = 274,390.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,390.73/530.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.39

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