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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.25, 731.79 and 323.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.25, 731.79 and 323.29 is: 446.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.25 : 731.79 = 323.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.25/731.79 = 323.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.25x = 731.79 × 323.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.25x = 236,578.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,578.77/530.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.16

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