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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.53, 735.55 and 384.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.53, 735.55 and 384.93 is: 531.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.53 : 735.55 = 384.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.53/735.55 = 384.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.53x = 735.55 × 384.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.53x = 283,134.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,134.30/532.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.68

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