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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.69, 732.29 and 309.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.69, 732.29 and 309.68 is: 427.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.69 : 732.29 = 309.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.69/732.29 = 309.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.69x = 732.29 × 309.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.69x = 226,770.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,770.36/530.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.32

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