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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.19, 731.69 and 320.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.19, 731.69 and 320.36 is: 442.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.19 : 731.69 = 320.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.19/731.69 = 320.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.19x = 731.69 × 320.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.19x = 234,404.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,404.21/530.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.11

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