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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530, 731.40 and 297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530, 731.40 and 297.14 is: 410.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530 : 731.40 = 297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530/731.40 = 297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530x = 731.40 × 297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530x = 217,328.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,328.20/530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.05

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