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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.79, 730.87 and 383.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.79, 730.87 and 383.14 is: 527.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.79 : 730.87 = 383.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.79/730.87 = 383.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.79x = 730.87 × 383.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.79x = 280,025.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,025.53/530.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.56

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