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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.46, 731.95 and 320.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.46, 731.95 and 320.60 is: 442.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.46 : 731.95 = 320.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.46/731.95 = 320.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.46x = 731.95 × 320.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.46x = 234,664.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,664.20/530.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.38

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