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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.30, 732.42 and 383.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.30, 732.42 and 383.67 is: 528.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.30 : 732.42 = 383.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.30/732.42 = 383.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.30x = 732.42 × 383.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.30x = 281,007.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,007.58/531.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.91

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