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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.04, 731.37 and 309

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.04, 731.37 and 309 is: 426.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.04 : 731.37 = 309 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.04/731.37 = 309/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.04x = 731.37 × 309
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.04x = 225,993.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,993.33/530.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.37

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