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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.04, 731.28 and 297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.04, 731.28 and 297.12 is: 409.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.04 : 731.28 = 297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.04/731.28 = 297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.04x = 731.28 × 297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.04x = 217,277.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,277.91/530.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.93

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