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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.02, 731.46 and 297.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.02, 731.46 and 297.15 is: 410.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.02 : 731.46 = 297.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.02/731.46 = 297.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.02x = 731.46 × 297.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.02x = 217,353.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,353.34/530.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.09

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