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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.05, 731.22 and 308.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.05, 731.22 and 308.94 is: 426.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.05 : 731.22 = 308.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.05/731.22 = 308.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.05x = 731.22 × 308.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.05x = 225,903.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,903.11/530.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.19

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