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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530, 731.36 and 320.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530, 731.36 and 320.21 is: 441.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530 : 731.36 = 320.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530/731.36 = 320.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530x = 731.36 × 320.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530x = 234,187.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,187.18/530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.86

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