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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.01, 731.71 and 320.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.01, 731.71 and 320.23 is: 442.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.01 : 731.71 = 320.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.01/731.71 = 320.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.01x = 731.71 × 320.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.01x = 234,315.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,315.49/530.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.10

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