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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.34, 731.76 and 309.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.34, 731.76 and 309.32 is: 426.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.34 : 731.76 = 309.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.34/731.76 = 309.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.34x = 731.76 × 309.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.34x = 226,348.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,348.00/530.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.80

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