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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.82, 732.69 and 373.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.82, 732.69 and 373.86 is: 516.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.82 : 732.69 = 373.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.82/732.69 = 373.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.82x = 732.69 × 373.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.82x = 273,923.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,923.48/530.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.04

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