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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.07, 731.49 and 297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.07, 731.49 and 297.20 is: 410.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.07 : 731.49 = 297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.07/731.49 = 297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.07x = 731.49 × 297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.07x = 217,395.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,395.17/530.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.13

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