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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.91, 732.80 and 309.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.91, 732.80 and 309.94 is: 427.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.91 : 732.80 = 309.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.91/732.80 = 309.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.91x = 732.80 × 309.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.91x = 227,122.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,122.97/530.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.80

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