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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.84, 731.96 and 373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.84, 731.96 and 373.44 is: 514.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.84 : 731.96 = 373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.84/731.96 = 373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.84x = 731.96 × 373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.84x = 273,343.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,343.14/530.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.93

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