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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.46, 732 and 309.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.46, 732 and 309.38 is: 426.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.46 : 732 = 309.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.46/732 = 309.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.46x = 732 × 309.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.46x = 226,462.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,462.50/530.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.92

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