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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.21, 731.59 and 320.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.21, 731.59 and 320.33 is: 441.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.21 : 731.59 = 320.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.21/731.59 = 320.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.21x = 731.59 × 320.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.21x = 234,351.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,351.25/530.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.99

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