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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.78, 732.03 and 381.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.78, 732.03 and 381.62 is: 526.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.78 : 732.03 = 381.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.78/732.03 = 381.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.78x = 732.03 × 381.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.78x = 279,353.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,353.63/530.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.31

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