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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.90, 731.13 and 383.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.90, 731.13 and 383.30 is: 527.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.90 : 731.13 = 383.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.90/731.13 = 383.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.90x = 731.13 × 383.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.90x = 280,242.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,242.13/530.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.86

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