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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.66, 731.96 and 328.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.66, 731.96 and 328.70 is: 453.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.66 : 731.96 = 328.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.66/731.96 = 328.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.66x = 731.96 × 328.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.66x = 240,595.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,595.25/530.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.39

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