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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.46, 731.88 and 306.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.46, 731.88 and 306.38 is: 422.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.46 : 731.88 = 306.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.46/731.88 = 306.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.46x = 731.88 × 306.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.46x = 224,233.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,233.39/530.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.71

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