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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.74, 732.21 and 320.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.74, 732.21 and 320.86 is: 442.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.74 : 732.21 = 320.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.74/732.21 = 320.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.74x = 732.21 × 320.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.74x = 234,936.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,936.90/530.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.66

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