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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.12, 731.63 and 309.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.12, 731.63 and 309.07 is: 426.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.12 : 731.63 = 309.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.12/731.63 = 309.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.12x = 731.63 × 309.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.12x = 226,124.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,124.88/530.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.55

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