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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.67, 732.32 and 309.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.67, 732.32 and 309.57 is: 427.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.67 : 732.32 = 309.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.67/732.32 = 309.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.67x = 732.32 × 309.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.67x = 226,707.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,707.27/530.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.21

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