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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.29, 731.65 and 306.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.29, 731.65 and 306.21 is: 422.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.29 : 731.65 = 306.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.29/731.65 = 306.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.29x = 731.65 × 306.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.29x = 224,036.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,036.92/530.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.48

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