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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.43, 731.66 and 323.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.43, 731.66 and 323.43 is: 446.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.43 : 731.66 = 323.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.43/731.66 = 323.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.43x = 731.66 × 323.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.43x = 236,639.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,639.18/530.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.13

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