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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.67, 732.47 and 320.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.67, 732.47 and 320.86 is: 442.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.67 : 732.47 = 320.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.67/732.47 = 320.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.67x = 732.47 × 320.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.67x = 235,020.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,020.32/530.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.87

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