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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.30, 731.76 and 306.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.30, 731.76 and 306.26 is: 422.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.30 : 731.76 = 306.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.30/731.76 = 306.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.30x = 731.76 × 306.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.30x = 224,108.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,108.82/530.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.61

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