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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.08, 732.96 and 384.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.08, 732.96 and 384.20 is: 530.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.08 : 732.96 = 384.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.08/732.96 = 384.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.08x = 732.96 × 384.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.08x = 281,603.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,603.23/531.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.25

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