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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.91, 732.69 and 321.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.91, 732.69 and 321.03 is: 443.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.91 : 732.69 = 321.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.91/732.69 = 321.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.91x = 732.69 × 321.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.91x = 235,215.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,215.47/530.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.04

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