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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.96, 732.96 and 384.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.96, 732.96 and 384.32 is: 530.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.96 : 732.96 = 384.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.96/732.96 = 384.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.96x = 732.96 × 384.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.96x = 281,691.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,691.19/530.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.53

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