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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.09, 731.14 and 309.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.09, 731.14 and 309.03 is: 426.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.09 : 731.14 = 309.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.09/731.14 = 309.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.09x = 731.14 × 309.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.09x = 225,943.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,943.42/530.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.23

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