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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.07, 731.51 and 294.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.07, 731.51 and 294.02 is: 405.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.07 : 731.51 = 294.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.07/731.51 = 294.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.07x = 731.51 × 294.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.07x = 215,078.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,078.57/530.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.76

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