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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.34, 731.79 and 303.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.34, 731.79 and 303.22 is: 418.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.34 : 731.79 = 303.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.34/731.79 = 303.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.34x = 731.79 × 303.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.34x = 221,889.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,889.59/530.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.39

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