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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.08, 731.43 and 320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.08, 731.43 and 320.22 is: 441.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.08 : 731.43 = 320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.08/731.43 = 320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.08x = 731.43 × 320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.08x = 234,218.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,218.51/530.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.86

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