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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.61, 732.04 and 320.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.61, 732.04 and 320.84 is: 442.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.61 : 732.04 = 320.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.61/732.04 = 320.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.61x = 732.04 × 320.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.61x = 234,867.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,867.71/530.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.64

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