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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.97, 732.66 and 309.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.97, 732.66 and 309.75 is: 427.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.97 : 732.66 = 309.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.97/732.66 = 309.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.97x = 732.66 × 309.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.97x = 226,941.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,941.44/530.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.41

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