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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530, 731.40 and 297.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530, 731.40 and 297.17 is: 410.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530 : 731.40 = 297.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530/731.40 = 297.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530x = 731.40 × 297.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530x = 217,350.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,350.14/530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.09

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