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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.01, 731.33 and 308.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.01, 731.33 and 308.92 is: 426.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.01 : 731.33 = 308.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.01/731.33 = 308.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.01x = 731.33 × 308.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.01x = 225,923.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,923.36/530.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.26

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