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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531, 733.14 and 384.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531, 733.14 and 384.54 is: 530.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531 : 733.14 = 384.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531/733.14 = 384.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531x = 733.14 × 384.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531x = 281,921.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,921.66/531
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.93

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