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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531, 732.78 and 376.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531, 732.78 and 376.02 is: 518.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531 : 732.78 = 376.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531/732.78 = 376.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531x = 732.78 × 376.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531x = 275,539.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,539.94/531
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.91

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