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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.08, 731.34 and 320.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.08, 731.34 and 320.20 is: 441.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.08 : 731.34 = 320.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.08/731.34 = 320.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.08x = 731.34 × 320.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.08x = 234,175.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,175.07/530.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.77

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