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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.56, 732 and 323.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.56, 732 and 323.44 is: 446.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.56 : 732 = 323.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.56/732 = 323.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.56x = 732 × 323.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.56x = 236,758.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,758.08/530.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.24

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