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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.02, 731.13 and 320.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.02, 731.13 and 320.09 is: 441.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.02 : 731.13 = 320.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.02/731.13 = 320.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.02x = 731.13 × 320.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.02x = 234,027.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,027.40/530.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.55

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