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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.77, 732.47 and 309.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.77, 732.47 and 309.75 is: 427.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.77 : 732.47 = 309.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.77/732.47 = 309.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.77x = 732.47 × 309.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.77x = 226,882.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,882.58/530.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.46

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