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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.35, 731.83 and 306.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.35, 731.83 and 306.22 is: 422.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.35 : 731.83 = 306.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.35/731.83 = 306.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.35x = 731.83 × 306.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.35x = 224,100.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,100.98/530.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.55

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