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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.86, 732.60 and 321.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.86, 732.60 and 321.04 is: 443.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.86 : 732.60 = 321.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.86/732.60 = 321.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.86x = 732.60 × 321.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.86x = 235,188.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,188.64/530.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.03

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