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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.72, 731.62 and 372.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.72, 731.62 and 372.87 is: 514.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.72 : 731.62 = 372.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.72/731.62 = 372.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.72x = 731.62 × 372.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.72x = 272,795.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,795.49/530.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.02

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