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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.03, 731.48 and 294.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.03, 731.48 and 294.00 is: 405.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.03 : 731.48 = 294.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.03/731.48 = 294.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.03x = 731.48 × 294.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.03x = 215,056.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,056.68/530.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.74

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