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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.49, 732.08 and 320.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.49, 732.08 and 320.68 is: 442.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.49 : 732.08 = 320.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.49/732.08 = 320.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.49x = 732.08 × 320.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.49x = 234,762.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,762.39/530.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.54

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