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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.93, 732.71 and 310.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.93, 732.71 and 310.01 is: 427.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.93 : 732.71 = 310.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.93/732.71 = 310.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.93x = 732.71 × 310.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.93x = 227,142.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,142.21/530.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.82

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