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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.28, 731.70 and 323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.28, 731.70 and 323.28 is: 446.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.28 : 731.70 = 323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.28/731.70 = 323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.28x = 731.70 × 323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.28x = 236,543.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,543.98/530.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.07

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