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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.79, 732.56 and 309.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.79, 732.56 and 309.87 is: 427.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.79 : 732.56 = 309.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.79/732.56 = 309.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.79x = 732.56 × 309.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.79x = 226,998.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,998.37/530.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.66

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