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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.26, 731.70 and 309.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.26, 731.70 and 309.18 is: 426.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.26 : 731.70 = 309.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.26/731.70 = 309.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.26x = 731.70 × 309.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.26x = 226,227.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,227.01/530.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.63

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