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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.21, 731.64 and 309.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.21, 731.64 and 309.17 is: 426.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.21 : 731.64 = 309.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.21/731.64 = 309.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.21x = 731.64 × 309.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.21x = 226,201.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,201.14/530.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.63

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