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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.58, 731.22 and 382.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.58, 731.22 and 382.95 is: 527.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.58 : 731.22 = 382.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.58/731.22 = 382.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.58x = 731.22 × 382.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.58x = 280,020.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,020.70/530.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.76

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