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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.71, 732.11 and 320.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.71, 732.11 and 320.76 is: 442.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.71 : 732.11 = 320.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.71/732.11 = 320.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.71x = 732.11 × 320.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.71x = 234,830.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,830.00/530.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.48

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