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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.80, 732.33 and 320.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.80, 732.33 and 320.90 is: 442.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.80 : 732.33 = 320.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.80/732.33 = 320.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.80x = 732.33 × 320.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.80x = 234,999.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,999.68/530.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.73

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