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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.34, 731.80 and 309.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.34, 731.80 and 309.33 is: 426.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.34 : 731.80 = 309.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.34/731.80 = 309.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.34x = 731.80 × 309.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.34x = 226,367.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,367.69/530.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.84

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