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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.25, 731.67 and 309.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.25, 731.67 and 309.22 is: 426.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.25 : 731.67 = 309.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.25/731.67 = 309.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.25x = 731.67 × 309.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.25x = 226,244.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,244.01/530.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.68

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