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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.43, 732.03 and 320.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.43, 732.03 and 320.67 is: 442.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.43 : 732.03 = 320.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.43/732.03 = 320.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.43x = 732.03 × 320.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.43x = 234,740.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,740.06/530.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.55

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