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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.55, 731.03 and 381.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.55, 731.03 and 381.05 is: 525.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.55 : 731.03 = 381.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.55/731.03 = 381.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.55x = 731.03 × 381.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.55x = 278,560.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,560.27/530.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.04

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