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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.77, 732.22 and 320.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.77, 732.22 and 320.96 is: 442.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.77 : 732.22 = 320.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.77/732.22 = 320.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.77x = 732.22 × 320.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.77x = 235,013.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,013.33/530.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.78

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