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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.67, 732.36 and 309.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.67, 732.36 and 309.63 is: 427.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.67 : 732.36 = 309.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.67/732.36 = 309.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.67x = 732.36 × 309.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.67x = 226,760.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,760.63/530.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.31

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