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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.85, 732.53 and 309.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.85, 732.53 and 309.82 is: 427.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.85 : 732.53 = 309.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.85/732.53 = 309.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.85x = 732.53 × 309.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.85x = 226,952.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,952.44/530.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.53

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