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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.18, 731.40 and 320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.18, 731.40 and 320.22 is: 441.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.18 : 731.40 = 320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.18/731.40 = 320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.18x = 731.40 × 320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.18x = 234,208.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,208.91/530.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.76

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