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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.17, 731.81 and 309.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.17, 731.81 and 309.20 is: 426.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.17 : 731.81 = 309.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.17/731.81 = 309.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.17x = 731.81 × 309.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.17x = 226,272.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,272.77/530.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.79

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