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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.38, 731.97 and 320.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.38, 731.97 and 320.57 is: 442.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.38 : 731.97 = 320.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.38/731.97 = 320.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.38x = 731.97 × 320.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.38x = 234,646.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,646.71/530.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.41

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