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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.40, 731.71 and 309.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.40, 731.71 and 309.22 is: 426.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.40 : 731.71 = 309.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.40/731.71 = 309.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.40x = 731.71 × 309.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.40x = 226,257.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,257.92/530.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.58

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