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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.68, 732.34 and 320.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.68, 732.34 and 320.88 is: 442.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.68 : 732.34 = 320.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.68/732.34 = 320.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.68x = 732.34 × 320.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.68x = 234,990.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,990.91/530.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.81

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