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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.09, 731.30 and 320.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.09, 731.30 and 320.27 is: 441.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.09 : 731.30 = 320.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.09/731.30 = 320.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.09x = 731.30 × 320.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.09x = 234,208.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,208.19/530.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.83

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