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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.13, 731.60 and 309.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.13, 731.60 and 309.04 is: 426.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.13 : 731.60 = 309.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.13/731.60 = 309.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.13x = 731.60 × 309.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.13x = 226,093.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,093.66/530.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.49

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