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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530, 731.76 and 323.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530, 731.76 and 323.36 is: 446.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530 : 731.76 = 323.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530/731.76 = 323.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530x = 731.76 × 323.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530x = 236,621.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,621.91/530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.46

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