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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.94, 732.60 and 309.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.94, 732.60 and 309.84 is: 427.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.94 : 732.60 = 309.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.94/732.60 = 309.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.94x = 732.60 × 309.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.94x = 226,988.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,988.78/530.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.52

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