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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.76, 732.39 and 309.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.76, 732.39 and 309.69 is: 427.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.76 : 732.39 = 309.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.76/732.39 = 309.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.76x = 732.39 × 309.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.76x = 226,813.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,813.86/530.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.34

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