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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.08, 731.67 and 320.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.08, 731.67 and 320.27 is: 442.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.08 : 731.67 = 320.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.08/731.67 = 320.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.08x = 731.67 × 320.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.08x = 234,331.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,331.95/530.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.07

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