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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.07, 731.50 and 309.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.07, 731.50 and 309.15 is: 426.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.07 : 731.50 = 309.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.07/731.50 = 309.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.07x = 731.50 × 309.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.07x = 226,141.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,141.68/530.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.63

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