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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.84, 732.71 and 321.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.84, 732.71 and 321.01 is: 443.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.84 : 732.71 = 321.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.84/732.71 = 321.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.84x = 732.71 × 321.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.84x = 235,209.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,209.58/530.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.09

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