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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.81, 732.42 and 320.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.81, 732.42 and 320.85 is: 442.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.81 : 732.42 = 320.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.81/732.42 = 320.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.81x = 732.42 × 320.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.81x = 234,996.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,996.96/530.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.72

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