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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.57, 731.88 and 309.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.57, 731.88 and 309.47 is: 426.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.57 : 731.88 = 309.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.57/731.88 = 309.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.57x = 731.88 × 309.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.57x = 226,491.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,491.24/530.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.89

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