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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.40, 731.73 and 373.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.40, 731.73 and 373.26 is: 514.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.40 : 731.73 = 373.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.40/731.73 = 373.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.40x = 731.73 × 373.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.40x = 273,125.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,125.57/530.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.94

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