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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.38, 731.67 and 383.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.38, 731.67 and 383.08 is: 528.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.38 : 731.67 = 383.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.38/731.67 = 383.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.38x = 731.67 × 383.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.38x = 280,288.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,288.14/530.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.47

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