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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.79, 732.85 and 376.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.79, 732.85 and 376.27 is: 518.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.79 : 732.85 = 376.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.79/732.85 = 376.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.79x = 732.85 × 376.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.79x = 275,749.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,749.47/531.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.53

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