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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.76, 732.58 and 375.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.76, 732.58 and 375.56 is: 518.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.76 : 732.58 = 375.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.76/732.58 = 375.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.76x = 732.58 × 375.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.76x = 275,127.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,127.74/530.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.37

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