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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.95, 731.94 and 383.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.95, 731.94 and 383.35 is: 528.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.95 : 731.94 = 383.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.95/731.94 = 383.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.95x = 731.94 × 383.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.95x = 280,589.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,589.20/530.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.47

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